Eleanor D. “Ellie” Wruck, 81, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2011, at Hospice House. Ellie was born on June 17, 1929, to Austrian immigrant parents, Louis and Mitzi (Gorozdos) Arnoldini and attended schools in Kenosha. She married Bill Hart on June 14, 1947, and was a homemaker until their three children were in school. She worked for the City of Kenosha as a crossing guard and at L.C. Thomson’s as secretary from 1963 until her retirement in 1985. Ellie was a member of North Side Bible Church where she was an active volunteer for many years, as well as member of the choir. Bill and Ellie remained friends after their marriage ended and often shared stories at family functions. Ellie married the late Donald H. Wruck on September 9, 1984. Together they traveled across the globe to Europe, Asia, Africa and visited many US cities, often with her sister Mary Lou Rush, brother-in-law Jim Rush and good a friend, the late Helen Davidson. Ellie loved being on their cabin cruiser the “Donell”, that was slipped at the small boat harbor in Kenosha, and enjoyed the dock “socials” with boating friends. Her favorite time of the day was early morning, watching the sunrise at her and Don's Carol Beach lake front home. Survivors include her children, Rick (Jill) Hart of Whitefish Bay, Terri (Kurt) Wruck of Pleasant Prairie, and Tina (Bob) Maier of Kenosha, her sister, Mary Lou (Jim) Rush, her grandchildren, Don (Amy) Wruck, Chicago, Jerilyn (Jeff) Weiss, Caledonia, Aaron (Jamie) Hart, De Pere, Lindsey Maier, Kenosha, Luke Maier, Kenosha, Bobby Maier, Peru, Illinois, Brian Maier, Peru, Illinois, Jeannie Schmidt, Kenosha, Steve (Allison) Schmidt, West Bend, Leigh LaJeunesse, Wauchula, FL, Rae (Jon) McClain (Milwaukee), and 9 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Ellie was preceded in death by her siblings, Louis Arnoldini, Jr., and Charles (Carl) Arnoldini, and nephew Dan Reich. Memorials have been suggested to the North Side Bible Church, Hospice Alliance and Salvation Army. A Memorial gathering will be held at the Proko Funeral Home on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held privately.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Eleanor’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Susan Hostnick Hutson
April 24, 2011
To Terry, Rick and family, one of my favorite chilhood memories is of your moms delicious chocolate chip cookies! Mrs. Hart was very kindhearted and welcoming. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Susan (Hostnick) Hutson
Romey
April 22, 2011
Dear Tina, Terry, Rick, Bill and families, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I have so many great memories of your mom. She was a great woman, and will be missed. With heartfelt sympathy, Love you all, Romey
Christine Kaufman
April 22, 2011
Dear Aunt Mary Lou, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. I know how much you must have loved her. Hold on to the wonderful memories, fun times and love that you have for each other. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Much Love, Christine
Anita Aiello-Ruffolo
April 20, 2011
Dear Bill, Teri, Rick, Tina, and all of your families, I was so saddened to read about Eleanor's passing. She was such a nice lady and always made me laugh. Always remember your happy times together and I know all of you have many. Ellie was always the life of the party. I know Eleanor is in a better place and God needed her more than we did. My love and prayers are with you all, especially you Bill. Take care of each other and God bless all of you, Anita Aiello-Ruffolo and family
Connie Clark
April 20, 2011
Dear Friends and Family,On behalf of the Staff of St. Catheine Commmons I wish to express our sympathies and the deep loss we feel, with the death of Ellie. Ellie was such a part of our daily lives that we feel your loss. Each morning Ellie would greet Laurie and I in the office before opening her beloved cafe. Ellie became more than a resident to us, she was our friend and entended family. Always fussing and worrying about others. I miss hearing her laughter in the cafe from my office. Mostly I miss Eliie. We wish to thank you for sharing Ellie with us over the past two years. although not enough, we know that her time with us and the memory of Ellie will be cherished for the remainder of our lives.God BlessThe Staff of St. Catherine CommonsEric, Connie. Laurie and Kyle
St. Catherine's Commons Gang
April 20, 2011
To Ellie's family. She opened up the coffee shop at the Commons every morning and greeted everyone with her wonderful smile. We have missed her and talk about all the good times we shared. What a wonderful lady she was and how lucky we were to have known her.With Deepest Sympathy,The Gang at St. Catherine's Commons
Sandy Kuhnley
April 19, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss but thankful for allthe great memories Ellie has left us with. She wasa very good friend and I will especially miss ourbus trip talks.My prayers are with you all.
John Zahn
April 19, 2011
To all of "El's" friends and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember her wonderful sense of humor and her infectious laugh. She will be missed. John