Ellen L. Bearden nee Lee, 87, of Des Plaines; beloved wife of the late James; dear sister of Emmett (Marilyn) Lee, the late Mary (late Peter) Thornton, late Anna (Nicholas) Anderson, late John (late Barbara) Lee, and the late Barbara (Nicholas) Pagano; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy./ Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines 60016. Funeral Saturday, 9:15am from chapel to St. Mary Church, 794 Pearson St. Des Plaines, Mass 10 am. Interment Private.
