Eilene E. Leitzinger, age 80, of Shullsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Epione Pavillion Nursing Home in Cuba City.  She was born Jan. 6, 1935 in Cuba City, the daughter of William and Iva (Champion) Hocking.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church (226 W. Church St., Shullsburg) with Rev. Jeffrey A. Meyer officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Shullsburg. A visitation was held Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg. The Erickson Funeral Home in Shullsburg is serving the family.

Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Eilene’s name.

For the full obituary see the April 30, 2015 edition of the Republican Journal.