April 8, 2020 – Hartford, WI –Eleanor “Ellie” G. Hegman, 60, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
She was born on January 12, 1960 in Milwaukee to parents Eugene Mussel and Gail Sigrist. Ellie was united in marriage on December 5, 2000 to Norman Hegman. She enjoyed spending time crafting many different projects and her recent trips to Italy and Ireland. Ellie also liked the family trips and outings to various casinos.
Eleanor is survived by her husband, Norman; daughter, Melissa Mussel; two grandsons; three sisters, Sandy (Mike) Burkhalter, Debbie (Ralph) Chicorel and Pattie (Barry) Pittelman; two brothers, Tommy (significant other Mickey) Mussel and Tony (Debbie) Mussel; mother, Gail Claringbole; also survived by, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by step-father, Jack Claringbole.
A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later date, due to the ongoing restrictions.
The post below is from Ellie’s sister Debbie Lisch Chicorel
Ellie was a widely recognized resident of Hartford, Wisconsin. For over 15 years, she was a popular waitress at Ponderosa, and for the last 15 months, she was “Ellie in the Deli,” at Piggly Wiggly.
Beloved by so many for her incredible personality, beautiful smile and kind heart, we will gather to celebrate her life sometime this summer. As plans develop, we will post information on Facebook. In the meantime, please hug your sisters, brothers, family members and friends as soon as you are able. We appreciate your keeping Ellie’s husband Norm in your thoughts and prayers.
