Age 97, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Formerly of Farmington, Michigan.

Elsie was born in Fremont, Wisconsin. As a registered nurse, she dedicated her life work to helping others until retiring at age 76.

Beloved wife of the late William J. Ross. Loving mother of William H. (Sharon) of Brighton and John P. (Linda) of Cincinnati. Cherished grandmother of David, Jerald and Kimberly. The last surviving of seven children, she was preceded in death by parents Herman and Minnie Hahn; sisters Hermina Wentland, Edna Larson; brothers Carl, Elmer, Arthur and Albert Hahn.

Visitation Saturday, October 13th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Service at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Bruce D. Weber, Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills.

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Livonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076.