Obituary: Ella Mae Tureur

June 2, 1928 ~ February 1, 2023

Ella Mae Tureur, 94, of Brussels died peacefully at Sycamore Lodge in Luxemburg on February 1, 2023, with her daughter, sister and two grandchildren at her side.  She was born June 2, 1928, in Door County to Elmer and Pauline (Baudhuin) Sacotte.   On September 10, 1947, she married Wallace Tureur who preceded her in death on May 24, 2008.

For many years Ella and Wally lived on the Sacotte family farm where she helped with farm work and also worked at Badger Northland.  She was a long time and active member of Christian Mothers at St. Francis and St. Mary Church in Brussels.

Ella enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Wausaukee, canning, gardening, polka music, knitting, crocheting, working puzzles and baking.  She was an avid bowler who competed in tournaments throughout the country.  She especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren, who knew her as “ Grandma T”.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jo Neuville, Luxemburg; 5 grandchildren, Danny DeGuelle, Duane (Tara) DeGuelle, Dawn Thompson, Nick Neuville and Carrie (Kyle) Starr; 7 great-grandchildren, Matt (Allie), Bryce, Kylee, Adalee, Emmalee, Mark, and Isabella; and sister Jane (Larry) Bouchonville.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and son-in-law Gervase Neuville.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Francis and St. Mary Church, Brussels.  Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church until the time of services.  

Special thanks to the Sycamore Lodge Staff for the wonderful care provided to Ella while she was there.  Forbes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  On-line condolences may be offered to forbesfuneralhome.com