Elaine Kresin's Obituary
Elaine Kresin, 84, of Decatur, passed away at 7:03 am Friday, July 1, 2011 in her home.
Elaine was born on June 7, 1927 in Decatur the daughter of Oscar and Wilmine Hartman Hoffman. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir and served in various other activities in the church. Elaine worked for Illinois Power for 25 year retiring in 1972. She married Richard H. Kresin on July 16, 1972 in Decatur.
Surviving is her husband of 39 years, Richard; sons: David Catherine Kresin and their children, Conor and Madeleine of Denver, CO, Doug Carolyn Kresin and their children, Sarah and Paul of Elmhurst; sister, Anita Stroyeck of Elgin; nephew, David Diane Stroyeck and their children, Matthew and Michael of Elgin. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Max.
Funeral service celebrating the life of Elaine will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011in Trinity Lutheran Church; visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to: Trinity Lutheran Church or St. Labre Catholic School.
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