Elda Janell (Miller) Enberg, 89, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Elysian Memory Care, Lake City Minn.
Born Sept. 19, 1935 to Henry and Dorris (Carpenter) Miller, she attended Red Wing Schools and after was employed by the Red Wing Shoe Co. The Red Wing Shoe Co. is where she met her husband, Tom Enberg. After they wed they began farming and did so until they retired.
During time on the farm Janell was the custodian at Bethel Covenant Church, cleaned houses, and sold bake goods at Farm To Market. Later in life she made quilts that she labeled “Grandma’s goof quilts” as there were always some imperfections. When the quilting became too much. she then embroidered dish towels to give away.
Janell enjoyed having her grandchildren around and having people in their home for dinners, lunches and socializing. She was a member of Bethel Covenant Church and was involved with most groups and activities there.
She is survived by her four sons: Dan (Kathy) Enberg, Bay City, Wis.; Mark (Caleste) Enberg, Pepin, Wis.; Steve (Becky) Enberg, Maiden Rock, Wis.; and Paul Enberg of Ellsworth; plus 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Janell was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom, her brother Roy and sister’s Viola and Evelyn.
A Funeral Service for Janell will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at Bethel Covenant Church: W8405 County Rd KK, Ellsworth, WI 54011. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the church cemetery alongside her husband.
Services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ellsworth, www.connellfuneralhomes.com, 715-273-4421.
