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Ellen Kay (Westerfield) Thomas (62) of Galesburg, Illinois passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 11th, 2023. She was survived by 3 loving and beloved children, Rachel (Yi) Lee, Ryan (Lynn Merrill) Thomas, and Aaron (Jingyi Zhu) Thomas, three grandchildren, Theo, Soren, and Morgan, sister Beth Ann (Eddie) Magee, brother Kent Westerfield, and her long time boyfriend Kevin Voyles, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ellen was proceeded in death by her parents, …

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What were Ellen's favorite sports teams?
obviously the Chicago Cubs, but also whichever teams her kids and nieces/nephews pla…
obviously the Chicago Cubs, but also whichever teams her kids and nieces/nephews played on
obviously the Chicago Cubs, but also whichever teams her kids and nieces/nephews played on
What causes did Ellen care about most?
early childhood development; literacy
early childhood development; literacy
early childhood development; literacy

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1960
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June 11th, 2023
Galesburg, IL

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