Margaret Louise (Bauer) Ellison, born on July 29, 1935, in Rockford, IL to Frank W. and Olga Bauer. She passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, aged 90 after a sudden illness. Predeceased by Edwin Ellison, parents, Frank and Olga, sister Betty Brandebury and several family members.

She is survived by son, Kelley Dean (Patricia) Ellison, brother, Edward (Rosemary) Bauer. Special niece, Natalae Bauer and several extended family members.

She graduated from East High School class of 1953. She married Edwin D. Ellison on June 25, 1955, where they remained married until his passing on March 1, 2023. She was the fastest IBM operator that Illinois National Bank ever had. She held several jobs including Sunday school teacher, many years as a bartender and waitress at Baseball Tap in Cherry Valley.

Maggie cared deeply for others and always brought food and treats to her cherished neighbors. She loved to cook, was very artistic, doing ceramics, drawing and painting. She loved to play Scrabble.

A visitation will take place on May 28, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108. Funeral Service will take place the following day, May 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Arlington Memorial Park, Rockford, Illinois. To send online condolences or share memories, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com