E. Ellen Ayres, age 62, of Neenah, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at home with family and friends by her side, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ellen was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 5, 1943, daughter of the late Lynn W. Riffle, Elizabeth and Herbert Steuhrk. Her parents and step-father all preceded her in death. Lynn W. Riffle was killed in WWII.

Ellen is survived by a daughter, Connie (Shawn) Sullivan of Neenah and a son, Jim M. Ayres of Neenah, along with three grandsons; Bryce, Dylan and Shayne. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; sisters in law and brothers in law.

Special thanks to Team Survivor, weSPARK, and Dr. Mena of Los Angeles; Dr. Berg, Dr. Swanson, Aunt Jean, family, friends, neighbors; and the Birthday Club of Necedah, WI, for your love and support. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah, WI 54956, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.Or in California,donations to Team Survivor, 11110 W. Ohio Ave. #111, Los Angeles, CA 90025 or weSPARK Cancer Support Center, 13520 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 would be appreciated.