Ellen L. Conte, 82, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:04 A.M., Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Ellen was a homemaker. She had also worked as a teacher's assistant for the Du Quoin School System and had been a clerk at the Du Quoin Water Department.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. She was also a member of the Du Quoin Tourism Committee and was a member of the Ho Ho Ho Club.
Ellen loved her family and her family dearly loved her. The love of her life was her great grandson Maverick.
She was well thought of by her community for all of her volunteer work and being involved in community activities.
She was born October 19, 1939 at Jamestown, ND the daughter of Bernard J. and Lucille (Collins) Shue.
Ellen married Gene E. Conte on May 14, 1960 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, daughters- Jane Conte and Sandy Stanhouse both of Du Quoin, three grandchildren- Christy Conte (Brittny Beliveau) of West Frankfort, Taylor Stanhouse of Du Quoin, Alicia Pyatt and husband Taylor of St. Louis, great grandson Maverick Beliveau, brother- Tommy Shue of Crab Orchard, KY, sister- Nina Green of Lexington, KY.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-Jimmie Shue and sister- Bernadine Krause.
Friends may call from 5-7 P.M. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be at a later date in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.