CIELENSKI, Mary Ellen

(Maiden Name: DeGrout)

Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory -
lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Mary Ellen Cielenski, 88, passed away on September 15, 2005 in Lake 
Havasu City, Arizona. She was born on February 12, 1917 in Souix Falls, 
Nebraska to William and Alice "Kneeland" DeGrout. 

Mary moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona from Torrance, California 20 
years ago. She was a member of the Elks Lodge, Yacht Club, and Eagles in 
Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed 
by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her loving companion Bill Hienzen of Minnesota and 
her daughter Esther Jackson of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, granddaughter 
Cathey Leuck (Larry), great grandsons Chris Engle of California and 
Robert Engle (Eileen) of Missouri all who loved her very much and will 
miss her terribly. She was married 15 years to Robert (Bud) Cielenski 
who preceded her in death in 2001.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Mary's name to Hospice of 
Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405.Condolences may be 
sent to Mary's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were 
entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.

Posted by mhenderson on March 26, 2026

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