Elaine S. Graefen, 91 of Lake Iroquois, Loda passed away at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loda followed by a luncheon in the church basement.

Visitation will be two hours before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Elaine was born January 28, 1929 in Chicago the daughter of Rudolph and Frieda Heine Pfeiffer. She married Arthur Graefen. He survives.

Along with her husband, Art of 47 years, she is survived by her children, Susan (Norman) Eikman of Portage, Indiana, Thomas Puhr of Crestwood, Christopher Puhr of Farmer City, Kimberly (Charles) Schad of Godley; two stepsons, Arthur (Michelle) Graefen of Garland, Texas, Eric (Nerry) Graefen of Overland Park, Kansas; a sister, Shirley Heagney of Justice; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and life-long girlfriends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Delores Hayden and a brother, Earl Pfeiffer.

Elaine graduated from Gage Park High School, Chicago. During her younger years she had a number of jobs including switch board operator, waitress, registrar for a Chicago stock yard, dog groomer and seamstress.

In 1998, she and Art moved from Chicago to Lake Iroquois where they made many new friends and fell in love with the country life. She was lifelong active church member and a current member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loda.

Elaine had a love for many things including gardening, bird watching and Scottie dogs. She had a passion for cooking and always looked forward to family gatherings. The coffee pot was always on and friends were always welcome.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loda. Please share your memories and offer any condolences at www.baierfuneralservices.com .