Eleanor Dannewitz Obituary

Eleanor C. Dannewitz, age 100, of Plano, IL passed away on Monday, September 25, 2018 at Symphony at the Tillers in Oswego, IL. She was born on February 28, 1918 in Sugar Grove, IL the daughter of Ralph and Anna (Olson) Moutray. Eleanor was united in marriage in 1943 to Gerald Arthur Dannewitz and they spent the next 69 happy years together until his passing on January 13, 2012. She was a loving wife, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Eleanor and her husband Gerry were for many years the owners of the Kaiser-Frazer car dealership and later the Chrysler-Dodge car dealership, both in Plano, IL. She was also the dealership's bookkeeper for many years. Eleanor and Gerry spent many happy hours together ballroom dancing, fishing, and golfing. She is survived by her brother, Donald Moutray of North Aurora, IL; her sister-in-law, Marcella Steward of DeKalb, IL; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Anna Moutray; her husband, Gerald Dannewitz; her siblings, Marcella Herren, Ralph Moutray, Marion Gould, Geraldine Daraban, and Betty Moutray. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1010 West South Street, Plano, IL. Interment will follow in the Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Friends may visit from 9:00 AM until the Hour of Service on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Plano, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-552-7211.