Elaine Eda Novine's Obituary
RACINE – Elaine Eda Novine, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints.
Elaine was born to the late William H. and Louise (Fowler) Kroll Sr. on March 7, 1927 in Duluth, MN. She worked for Goldblatt’s Department Store for twenty-five years, and also for Kmart for several years. A member of Gethsemane Lutheran, she served on the Women’s Guild.
Surviving are her two children, Kevin (the late Bonnie) Novine, and Cathy McMullen; eleven grandchildren, Lisa, Kati, Robert, Joe, Kevin, Michael, Scott, Rudy, Michael, James, and Michelle; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, William H. (Nancy) Kroll Jr.; and sister-in-law, Arlene Kroll.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Allen F. Kroll; son, Patrick M. Novine; and two daughters, Cheryl A. Povkovich, and Laurel (Edward) Congdon.
A memorial service is to be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Racine at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Inurnment will take place on a later date at Twig Cemetery in Minnesota, where she is to be buried with her father. Memorials may be directed to Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
“The family would like to give special thanks to the Hospice staff at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints for their compassionate care in keeping Elaine comfortable.”
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