Ellen Otilia Sherlock

Ellen O. Sherlock, 95, of Manvel, ND, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Valley Eldercare TCU. Ellen was born September 6, 1918 in Adams, ND, the daughter of Erick & Lena (Sunderland) Ljunggren. Ellen married Raphael Jerome Sherlock October 31, 1942 and they had 6 children. She worked at the Air Base, and was a cook for many farmers starting at the age of 12. She enjoyed quilting, and was a self-taught musician who loved to sing. Ellen made the best donuts ever. She also made numerous quilts for friends and family. She loved to cook and entertain for all that came to visit her. She looked forward every year to the family reunion at the lake and spending time fishing. Ellen is survived by her children, Edward (Ellen) Sherlock, Jerry (Diane) Sherlock, Linda (Walter) Sylstad, Janet (Daniel) Schmitt, Roy (Joan) Sherlock and Elrose (Tom) Gowan; sister, Alice (James) Sherlock; grandchildren, Jason (Sarah) Bushaw, Travis (Rachel) Bushaw, Andy (Katie Swanson) Sherlock, Richie (Erica) Sherlock, John (Andrea) Sherlock, Charlie(Judy) Schmitt, Jim Schmitt, Wendy Schmitt, Mark (Hannah) Sylstad, Michael (Brittany) Sylstad, Dusty Sherlock; great-grandchildren, Courtney Bushaw, Cassandra Bushaw, Deziree Bushaw, Dominic Bushaw, Damian Bushaw, Gianna Bushaw, Aubree Sherlock, Vance Sherlock, Emma Sherlock and Lydia Sherlock; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raphael; brothers, Herman, Valfrid, Carl and Philip; sisters, Hilda, Hilman, Belenda and Olga. FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manvel, ND. VISITATION: 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7pm prayer on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. Grand Forks, ND 58201. Visitation will continue the hour prior to the service at the church. INTERMENT: (Later Spring) Oslo Cemetery.