Toulon – Ellen Kay “Ellie” Bressner, 59, of Toulon, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 8:39 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg. She was born in Peoria on March 8, 1962 to James L. and Mary E. (Newcomb) Magner. She married John Bressner on September 28, 1990 in Peoria. He survives.
Ellie is also survived by her mother, Mary Greene of Peoria; step-mother, Jackie Magner of Peoria; brother, Dave (Becky) Magner of Ninety-six, SC; sister, Susan (Scott) Faulkner of Dunlap; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; and step-father, Gary Greene.
Ellie volunteered for the Salvation Army in Kewanee for the past 15 years. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. She loved all animals, especially horses, and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Ellie’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Her visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. also on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of Kewanee at 119 N Tremont St, Kewanee, IL 61443.
Online condolences may be made to Ellie’s family at www.davison-fulton.com.