Ellie Benes Obituary (1956 - 2019)

Ellie Benes age 63 of Lincoln passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 2, 2019. Born January 2, 1956 in Friend, NE to Don & Helen Hillgren. Ellie enjoyed fishing, camping and cooking for her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren whom she was very proud of. Ellie is preceded in death by her Parents, Don & Helen Hillgren and her Sister, Donna Beethe. She is survived by the love of her life, Lonnie Williams; Children, Nicole (Andrew) Malone, Dustin (Tamarra) Benes and Derek (Amber) Benes; Grandchildren, Abbie, Carter, Ethan, Boston, Jaelynn, Jaya and Landon; Siblings, Mary, Georgia, Leroy, Leonard, Duane and Carol; Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends. "Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation." A graveside service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Ohiowa, Nebraska Cemetery.