Ella Linsky Stackowicz

Ella Linsky Stackowicz, 102, passed from this life on April 10, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1922, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles and Sally (Waicek) Adamitis. Ella and her dear husband Bill Linsky had four daughters. Bill predeceased Ella in 1981. She later found the second love of her life John Stackowicz, adding his two sons to her beloved family. John predeceased Ella in 2011. Her parents and siblings Charles and Byron Adamitis, and Sally (Ullrich) Ross also predeceased Ella.

Ella generously gave her time as a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Altar and Rosary Society and as a church sacristan. For several years she enjoyed assisting Fr. William Collins with the church bulletin. Ella was always involved in her daughters’ activities, including their schools, Girl Scouts, and 4-H. She was a caring homemaker and an excellent cook, specializing in amazing desserts and delicious Lithuanian recipes. For several years she shared her culinary talents at the Lithuanian Club.

Ella selflessly cared for her family members. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Ella is survived by her children: Nancy (Fred) Woywod, Sally (Jerry) Guy, Sandra (Ivan) Phillips, Barbara (Roy) Fiorello, David (Dorothy) Stackowicz and Paul (Kathi) Stackowicz, her grandchildren: Tom, Jenny (Sean), Elizabeth, Christine (Deepak), James (Paula), Lisa (Jim), Roy III, and her great grandchildren: Ella, Kevin, Conor, Abby and Emma. Ella had many dearly loved nieces, nephews and friends. Her nephews, Larry (Barbara) Ullrich and Dan (Jean) Sable, held a special place in her heart.

Our family thanks the very supportive staff at Heritage Woods in Belvidere, who lovingly cared for our mother as she neared the end of her life. We also appreciate the comfort and care received from Northern Illinois Hospice. She loved all of you, and we are grateful.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Northern Illinois Hospice in Ella’s name.