Eleanor E. Willis, 94, died at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 7, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor, New Carlisle, IN.
She was born Feb. 28, 1920, in Augusta, IN, to John and Hazel (Curtis) Keiser.
Eleanor was an excellent cook. She loved watching basketball and visiting with her friends. She was loved much and will be missed.
She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Willis of LaPorte; two sisters, Writha (Bill) Hannah and Betty (Raymond) Reed, both of LaPorte; niece, Connie (James Edwards) Reed of LaPorte; nephew, Stan Hannah of LaPorte; great-niece, Jamie Edwards of LaPorte; and great-nephew, Eric Edwards of LaPorte. She also leaves behind her good friends, Gloria Hazelgrove; Dave Schmitt and his children Alex, Andrew and Ashley; Bill Brown and his children Maggie and Ben; Dan and Mary Winter; Steve and Martha King and their son Sam; and her dear little beloved Chloe, an Australian shepherd.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Hoyt Willis.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Millers Merry Manor for their kindness and wonderful care they provided for Eleanor.
There will be no service or visitation; cremation will take place. Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.