Eloise Anne Christiansen

Eloise  “Ellie” Christiansen, 69, of Grand Marais died suddenly on June 6, 2024 in Grand Marais.

She was born June 6, 1955 to Ronald and Dorothy (Nicolaison) Whipkey in Iowa City, IA.  The family moved around quite a bit during Ellie’s childhood before settling in Grand Marais, where she graduated with the Class of 73.  Ellie attended Vo-Tech in Wadena then returned to Grand Marais where she was employed as a cashier at several places including, Mabel’s Cafe, the Holiday station, Joyne’s Ben Franklin, and most recently at World’s Best Donuts.  Ellie was a social butterfly and people person and was at her best talking with others.

Ellie was a longtime member of American Legion Women’s Auxiliary

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Ellie is survived by her husband, Dick; daughter Heather (Curly) Smith and their sons Logan and Hunter; step-sons, Mike Christiansen and his son Erik, Charles Christiansen and his children Ryan and Iylla, and Mark Christiansen;  and brothers Craig and Bill Whipkey.

Services will be held at a later date.