Margaret J. Elsen

Margaret J. Elsen, 61, of Versailles passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 at her home. She was born at Beatyville, Kentucky on October 8, 1946 the daughter of Hallister and Dorothy Perdue Johnson. She was married to Frank Elsen on May 28, 1963 and he preceded her in death on February 11, 1993. Survivors include one son Tony (Candi) Elsen of Versailles; four daughters, Angel (Gary) Hall, Missy Elsen, Lisa (Greg) Fisk, and Lora (Tim) Sexton all of Versailles; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Johnson of Perryville, Missouri, and Jesse Johnson of Cincinnati; six sisters, Etta Hardman, Mary Hobbs, April Hawkins, Cathy Johnson, and Ruth Barrett all of Cincinnati, and Susie Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bob Johnson. Mrs. Elsen was a 1964 graduate of Western Hills High School and received her associates degree from Purdue University. She was employed with Interstate Brands as a District Supervisor retiring in 2004. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 27 at 3pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Randy Thieman of the Shelby Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Garden near Madison. Visitation will be Sunday from 12pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, St. John's Catholic Church, or the Shelby Christian Church.