Obit from Sturgis Journal:
Elaine Woods age 83 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Tuesday evening March 24, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.
She was born January 28, 1937 in LaGrange County, Indiana daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Gael) Weldon.
Elaine was a longtime resident of Sturgis. Her early life was spent in LaGrange County where she was a graduate of Mongo High School.
On July 1, 1977 she married Earl “Woody” Woods at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. He preceded her in death March 25, 2018.
Elaine retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 41 ½ years of dedicated employment. She had also been employed by the Transogram Company and Freeman Manufacturing both in Sturgis.
Elaine loved being in the outdoors. Some of her favorite activities were caring for her yard, mowing the grass and gardening. She also enjoyed crocheting, woodworking and playing the piano and organ.
She is survived by two daughters: Terri (Doug) Oxender of Sturgis and Robin (John) Adamski of Burr Oak; four grandchildren: Ashlie Neumeier, Andrew Adamski, Abigail (Codee) Workman and Amber Desotell; seven great grandchildren: William, Madelyn, Vivian, Olivia, Kenley, Connor and Benjamin; twin sister: Lorraine Greene of LaGrange, Indiana; sister-in-law: Sharon Weldon of Howe, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three brothers: Merle, Ralph and Glen Lee Weldon and one sister: Norma Hoff.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Due to current conditions and the limitation of gatherings a graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at Sturgis Memorial Gardens in Sturgis at a later date to be announced.
Elaine Woods age 83 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Tuesday evening March 24, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.
She was born January 28, 1937 in LaGrange County, Indiana daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Gael) Weldon.
Elaine was a longtime resident of Sturgis. Her early life was spent in LaGrange County where she was a graduate of Mongo High School.
On July 1, 1977 she married Earl “Woody” Woods at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. He preceded her in death March 25, 2018.
Elaine retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 41 ½ years of dedicated employment. She had also been employed by the Transogram Company and Freeman Manufacturing both in Sturgis.
Elaine loved being in the outdoors. Some of her favorite activities were caring for her yard, mowing the grass and gardening. She also enjoyed crocheting, woodworking and playing the piano and organ.
She is survived by two daughters: Terri (Doug) Oxender of Sturgis and Robin (John) Adamski of Burr Oak; four grandchildren: Ashlie Neumeier, Andrew Adamski, Abigail (Codee) Workman and Amber Desotell; seven great grandchildren: William, Madelyn, Vivian, Olivia, Kenley, Connor and Benjamin; twin sister: Lorraine Greene of LaGrange, Indiana; sister-in-law: Sharon Weldon of Howe, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three brothers: Merle, Ralph and Glen Lee Weldon and one sister: Norma Hoff.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Due to current conditions and the limitation of gatherings a graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at Sturgis Memorial Gardens in Sturgis at a later date to be announced.
Obit from Sturgis Journal:
Elaine Woods age 83 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Tuesday evening March 24, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.
She was born January 28, 1937 in LaGrange County, Indiana daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Gael) Weldon.
Elaine was a longtime resident of Sturgis. Her early life was spent in LaGrange County where she was a graduate of Mongo High School.
On July 1, 1977 she married Earl “Woody” Woods at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. He preceded her in death March 25, 2018.
Elaine retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 41 ½ years of dedicated employment. She had also been employed by the Transogram Company and Freeman Manufacturing both in Sturgis.
Elaine loved being in the outdoors. Some of her favorite activities were caring for her yard, mowing the grass and gardening. She also enjoyed crocheting, woodworking and playing the piano and organ.
She is survived by two daughters: Terri (Doug) Oxender of Sturgis and Robin (John) Adamski of Burr Oak; four grandchildren: Ashlie Neumeier, Andrew Adamski, Abigail (Codee) Workman and Amber Desotell; seven great grandchildren: William, Madelyn, Vivian, Olivia, Kenley, Connor and Benjamin; twin sister: Lorraine Greene of LaGrange, Indiana; sister-in-law: Sharon Weldon of Howe, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three brothers: Merle, Ralph and Glen Lee Weldon and one sister: Norma Hoff.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Due to current conditions and the limitation of gatherings a graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at Sturgis Memorial Gardens in Sturgis at a later date to be announced.
Elaine Woods age 83 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Tuesday evening March 24, 2020 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.
She was born January 28, 1937 in LaGrange County, Indiana daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Gael) Weldon.
Elaine was a longtime resident of Sturgis. Her early life was spent in LaGrange County where she was a graduate of Mongo High School.
On July 1, 1977 she married Earl “Woody” Woods at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. He preceded her in death March 25, 2018.
Elaine retired from the Kirsch Company in Sturgis following 41 ½ years of dedicated employment. She had also been employed by the Transogram Company and Freeman Manufacturing both in Sturgis.
Elaine loved being in the outdoors. Some of her favorite activities were caring for her yard, mowing the grass and gardening. She also enjoyed crocheting, woodworking and playing the piano and organ.
She is survived by two daughters: Terri (Doug) Oxender of Sturgis and Robin (John) Adamski of Burr Oak; four grandchildren: Ashlie Neumeier, Andrew Adamski, Abigail (Codee) Workman and Amber Desotell; seven great grandchildren: William, Madelyn, Vivian, Olivia, Kenley, Connor and Benjamin; twin sister: Lorraine Greene of LaGrange, Indiana; sister-in-law: Sharon Weldon of Howe, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three brothers: Merle, Ralph and Glen Lee Weldon and one sister: Norma Hoff.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Due to current conditions and the limitation of gatherings a graveside service and burial of the ashes will take place at Sturgis Memorial Gardens in Sturgis at a later date to be announced.
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