Ellen K. (Moberly) West, 78 of Clinton, IL passed away 10:09 P.M. March 28, 2026 at Gibson City Hospital, Gibson City, IL.

Services will be 11 AM Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Brent Zastrow officiating. Burial will follow at Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 4 – 7 PM Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Clinton Eagles #593 Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Ellen was born January 18, 1948 in Clinton, IL the daughter of William “Bill” E. and Olive G. (Gibson) Moberly. She married Kenneth “Bill” West May 13, 1989 in Bourbonnais, IL. He passed away June 26, 2008.

Survivors include her brother, James “Jim” Moberly, Clinton, IL, stepchildren, Scott West, Buffalo, NY; Brian West, Buffalo, NY; Stephanie (David) Sawyer, Clarence, NY; David (Erin) West, Buffalo, NY, 9 step-grandchildren, Danielle Keitel; Joshua (Fiancée, Courtney Schott) West; Tyler (Julie) West; Nicolas West; Julianna West; Andrew Sawyer; Audrey Sawyer; Samuel West; Ruby West, step-great granddaughter, Emma West, and special friend & cousin, Kenova Hicks, Clinton, IL.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and great grandson, Everett West. 

Ellen graduated from the Clinton High School in 1966. She was an English Teacher for 34 years before retiring in 2005 from the Bradley Central Junior Highschool, then became a member of the teacher retirement system. She was a member of the Wapella Christian Church and the Clinton Eagles #593 Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, golfing, tending her flowers, shopping, and especially spending time with her family. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com