Reposed in the Lord December 14th 2020 at the age of 95, Demetra Jane Ellis Voorlas was Born in Oak Park Illinois to Peter and Helen Ellis of Greek decent. She was the second oldest of four sisters, Kay Passiales who has passed, Mary Kapolas and Addie Patsavas.
Demetra showed a talent for art at a young age and in her school years spent time at the Chicago art Institute taking classes. She graduated from Rosary College in Oak Park focusing on English and the arts and became a prolific painter in watercolor and oil and excelled in jewelry making.
She married Gust Harry Voorlas mechanical engineer, from Racine, September 9th 1948, he has also reposed.