Mary J. Ellis, 84, of Platteville formerly of Lancaster, passed away Friday, Oct. 2 at Edenbrook in Platteville.

A private Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Father William Vernon officiated. Private family burial was at St. Clement Cemetery in Lancaster.  In keeping with Mary’s wishes, there was no public visitation. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Mary J. Ellis Memorial Fund has been established.  Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at  www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.

A complete obituary is in the October 7, 2020 issue of The Platteville Journal.