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Eileen Ewing

1954 - 2023

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Eileen Ewing Obituary

Eileen Rea Ewing

Eileen R. Ewing, 68, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at UW Hospital and Clinics.

She was born June 7, 1954, in Bluffton, the daughter of Dean W. and Mary E. (Steele) Ewing. Eileen graduated from Bluffton College. She also earned a master's degree from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin, both degrees were in English. Eileen was a teacher, poet, editor, artist, and healer. She loved birds and was always most at home in the natural world.

Eileen is survived by her partner of 32 years, Mary Josephine Heck; brother, John (Deb) Ewing; two sisters, Diane (Steve) Box and Denise (Roger) Keeran; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and chosen sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister-in-law, Libby Kingseed.

Her family and loved ones will miss her deeply and always celebrate her life.

A private family burial will be at Natural Path Sanctuary.

Hanneman Funeral Home, Findlay, is honored to serve Eileen's family and online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be shared at www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Jan. 28, 2023.

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