Elenora H. “Ellie” Rensing, 94, of New Baden, formerly of Chesterfield, MO, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at Countryside Manor in Aviston. She was born January 19, 1918 in New Baden, daughter of William and Helen (Santel) Hoerchler. She married Robert W. Rensing on November 25, 1937 in New Baden and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1993. Mrs. Rensing was an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Defense. She was a member of Ascension Church, Chesterfield, MO, and the Association of Mapping Seniors. Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2012 at St. George Church in New Baden with Rev. Gene Neff officiating. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at the church or Hempen Funeral Home who is in charge of arrangements.