Ellen E. Ross, 94 of Freeport died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport. Born September 21, 1920 in Spring Valley Twp, MN she was the daughter of Per Erik and Annie Emella Gustafson. In 1936 she and Gilbert Leo Ross were united in marriage. While raising their children they were members of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Freeport. She enjoyed playing the accordion with her brothers, dancing, crocheting and her shopping trips. Surviving are her children Lee (Pat) Ross of Rockford, Jan (Bill) Hoefle of Dakota, Patty Gilbertson of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Roger (Sally) Ross of Freeport; 15 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, daughter Sharon Luy, two grandchildren Debbie and Terry Lee Ross, five brothers, four sisters, two son-in-laws Alvin Gilbertson, Bill Luy and daughter-in-law Barbara Ross. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 10-11 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at Oakland. A memorial has been established in her name for the Transitions Hospice of Rockford.