Jackie J. Ellenberger

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Jacqueline J. Ellenberger, 63, of Norfolk, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Chris Asbury and Rev. Ray S. Wilke will be officiating. Interment will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Jackie-Ellenberger/#!/PhotosVideos. Jackie passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Jackie was born on April 23, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to Jack and Jean (Smith) Tannehill. She attended grade school at Westside Elementary in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1978. She then attended Northeast Community College receiving her Associate’s Degree. Jackie married Daniel “Dan” Ellenberger on November 21, 1986 in Yankton, South Dakota. Jackie worked at Jack’s Market and at the Census Bureau for 11 years. Jackie and Dan were active in the foster care program early in their marriage. She coached soccer for the YMCA, taught confirmation class at Grace Lutheran Church, volunteered at Birth Right, was active in Teens Encountering Christ, and in getting the original skate park passed in Norfolk. Jackie enjoyed crafting. She owned Grandma Jackie’s Wreaths and Crafts, selling lots of items. She liked to attend craft shows and conventions with others that crafted. Jackie enjoyed camping, boating, going to North Carolina with her family, and spending time with her grandchildren. Jackie was a wonderful cook and loved to have family dinners. Above all else, Jackie had a strong relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Survivors include her husband Dan Ellenberger of Norfolk, sons Josh (Emily) Ellenberger of Norfolk, Jeremy Ellenberger of Lincoln, Nic (Hope) Ellenberger of Raeford, North Carolina, Lucas Ellenberger of Norfolk, Micah (Kim) Ellenberger of Meadow Grove, Tommy (Cheyenne) Ellenberger of Kansas City, MO, ten grandchildren, mother Jean Tannehill of Norfolk, sister Lori (Mark) Hanel of Norfolk, and sister Leasa (Andrew) Neumann of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her father Jack, two grandchildren Sierra and Devynne. Casket bearers will be her six sons. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the family for a later designation. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Jackie J. Ellenberger

April 23, 1960 - January 4, 2024