Elaine Wons, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed in peace on Oct. 16, 2016, at the age of 88.
She resided in Eagle River for most of her life until unfortunate illness required her need to move to Friendly Village in Rhinelander.
Elaine was born Elaine Marian Friedle in Chicago, Ill., on June 16, 1928, to parents Albert and Emma Friedle.
She was greeted by her husband, George; son, Gregory; and grandson, Adam, whom all preceded her in death.
Left behind are sister, Muriel Dobbs; son, Milton Novak; and daughters, Debbie Gough and Susan Rickert. Also left behind are nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Elaine was an avid gardener and canned her goodies. She loved to bake, read, as well as play the piano of which she was self-taught.
She loved the North Woods that included walks in the woods whether in snowshoes or hiking boots. She loved fishing and living a simple country life.
Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, Wis.
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