Ellen G. Gehrke

Gehrke, Ellen G.
nee Colson McPherson Went home with the Angels on December 16, 2003 at age 68 years. Loving wife of the late Lt. Col. James M. Gehrke. Cherished mother of Dorothea Robert Cook, Katherine Mark Wilberg, the late Diana Lynn McPherson, and Staff Sargeant Dea McPherson. Proud Nana of Mike and Chris Cook and Jimmy and Jennifer Wilberg. Adored daughter of Katharine Woodward the late Leonard. Sister of James Ellen Colson, Gifford Sylvia Colson, Judy Rick Nickerson, the late LeRoy Betters and Lewis Betters. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends will gather January 10, 2004 10:00 AM – Noon at the funeral home. Memorial Service to follow at Noon. A special thank you with love and gratitude to Bonnie, Cathy W., Nancy and Cathy D.
Ellen retired from the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds. She was also a published author and artist under the pen name Prudence Malloy.

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