Ellison, Barbara A., of Bethalto, IL, died on Wednesday February 11, 2015, at the age of 57. Loving wife of Timothy J. Ellison; beloved daughter of Jack (Virginia) Puhl and Maxine Puhl; devoted step-mother of Vicki (Tim) Ellison-Rodell; treasured grandmother of Tanner, Timmy and Tyler Rodell; dear sister of Suzanne Schwab, Dennis (Ann) Puhl, Debbie (Guy) Northcutt, Mark (Janice) Puhl; cherished daughter-in-law of Betty (the late John "Sonny") Ellison; dear sister-in-law of Ann (John) Pluemer, Betsy (Paul) Liberatore, Kathy (Pat) McGrath, Bob (Leslie) Ellison, Rosie (Elaine Harke) Ellison, and Marie Ellison. She is preceded in death by her step-son, Timothy "Timmy" Ellison, and her siblings, Ronald Puhl and Diane Puhl.
Barb enjoyed spending time gardening, horseback riding, cooking, and interior decorating. She loved dogs, animals, and nature.
Memorials to Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 562 "Adopt a Family".