Elaine Ann Miller, 85, of Norway, IA passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine. Memorials may be directed to the family. A private family graveside will take place at Mound Cemetery, Watkins, IA.
Elaine was born October 13, 1933 to Ivan and Anna (Geiger) Swick in Watkins, IA. She attended Norway schools.
On June 9, 1952, Elaine married Norman Edward Miller in Norway, IA.
She worked at Amana Refrigeration before taking a train out to be with Norman who was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville, CA. The couple returned home in 1955 and helped Norman’s father with farming, until purchasing their own farm in 1959 where they raised their four children.
As the children got older Elaine worked for many of the grocery stores throughout Benton county.
Elaine enjoyed gardening, canning and baking. Together the couple liked to play cards and go dancing. She was a great cook, making homemade meals for her family and even delivering to the field. Elaine took pleasure in caring for animals with a fondness of cats.
Most of all she loved spoiling her grandkids and dog, Andy. Elaine always let her family and friends know she cared about them, sending cards on birthdays and anniversaries.
Elaine was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with her husband.
She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Kathy), Kevin (Deanna), Glen (Lisa) all of Norway; daughter, Karen Pegump of Walford; grandchildren, Brian (Joy) Miller, Mark (Amanda) Miller, Melissa (Andrew) Merritt, Monika (Brennan) Jacobsen, Colin Douglas, Anna (Tyler) Smith, Robert Freese, Colton, Holly and Tyler Miller, Chad and Greg Pegump, Amanda (Troy) Krahmer; great-grandchildren, Evan, Brenden, Kalyssa, Riley, Piper, Miles, Nolan, Maddox, Maddison, Camryn, Tyson, Liberty and a great-grandson on the way; siblings, Bruce (Janice) Swick of Luzerne and Karen (Harley) Noe of Cedar Rapids.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman of 66 years (2018); grandson, Matthew Miller and brother, Gordon Swick.
Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine. Memorials may be directed to the family. A private family graveside will take place at Mound Cemetery, Watkins, IA.
Elaine was born October 13, 1933 to Ivan and Anna (Geiger) Swick in Watkins, IA. She attended Norway schools.
On June 9, 1952, Elaine married Norman Edward Miller in Norway, IA.
She worked at Amana Refrigeration before taking a train out to be with Norman who was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville, CA. The couple returned home in 1955 and helped Norman’s father with farming, until purchasing their own farm in 1959 where they raised their four children.
As the children got older Elaine worked for many of the grocery stores throughout Benton county.
Elaine enjoyed gardening, canning and baking. Together the couple liked to play cards and go dancing. She was a great cook, making homemade meals for her family and even delivering to the field. Elaine took pleasure in caring for animals with a fondness of cats.
Most of all she loved spoiling her grandkids and dog, Andy. Elaine always let her family and friends know she cared about them, sending cards on birthdays and anniversaries.
Elaine was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with her husband.
She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Kathy), Kevin (Deanna), Glen (Lisa) all of Norway; daughter, Karen Pegump of Walford; grandchildren, Brian (Joy) Miller, Mark (Amanda) Miller, Melissa (Andrew) Merritt, Monika (Brennan) Jacobsen, Colin Douglas, Anna (Tyler) Smith, Robert Freese, Colton, Holly and Tyler Miller, Chad and Greg Pegump, Amanda (Troy) Krahmer; great-grandchildren, Evan, Brenden, Kalyssa, Riley, Piper, Miles, Nolan, Maddox, Maddison, Camryn, Tyson, Liberty and a great-grandson on the way; siblings, Bruce (Janice) Swick of Luzerne and Karen (Harley) Noe of Cedar Rapids.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman of 66 years (2018); grandson, Matthew Miller and brother, Gordon Swick.
Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.
Elaine Ann Miller, 85, of Norway, IA passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine. Memorials may be directed to the family. A private family graveside will take place at Mound Cemetery, Watkins, IA.
Elaine was born October 13, 1933 to Ivan and Anna (Geiger) Swick in Watkins, IA. She attended Norway schools.
On June 9, 1952, Elaine married Norman Edward Miller in Norway, IA.
She worked at Amana Refrigeration before taking a train out to be with Norman who was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville, CA. The couple returned home in 1955 and helped Norman’s father with farming, until purchasing their own farm in 1959 where they raised their four children.
As the children got older Elaine worked for many of the grocery stores throughout Benton county.
Elaine enjoyed gardening, canning and baking. Together the couple liked to play cards and go dancing. She was a great cook, making homemade meals for her family and even delivering to the field. Elaine took pleasure in caring for animals with a fondness of cats.
Most of all she loved spoiling her grandkids and dog, Andy. Elaine always let her family and friends know she cared about them, sending cards on birthdays and anniversaries.
Elaine was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with her husband.
She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Kathy), Kevin (Deanna), Glen (Lisa) all of Norway; daughter, Karen Pegump of Walford; grandchildren, Brian (Joy) Miller, Mark (Amanda) Miller, Melissa (Andrew) Merritt, Monika (Brennan) Jacobsen, Colin Douglas, Anna (Tyler) Smith, Robert Freese, Colton, Holly and Tyler Miller, Chad and Greg Pegump, Amanda (Troy) Krahmer; great-grandchildren, Evan, Brenden, Kalyssa, Riley, Piper, Miles, Nolan, Maddox, Maddison, Camryn, Tyson, Liberty and a great-grandson on the way; siblings, Bruce (Janice) Swick of Luzerne and Karen (Harley) Noe of Cedar Rapids.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman of 66 years (2018); grandson, Matthew Miller and brother, Gordon Swick.
Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine. Memorials may be directed to the family. A private family graveside will take place at Mound Cemetery, Watkins, IA.
Elaine was born October 13, 1933 to Ivan and Anna (Geiger) Swick in Watkins, IA. She attended Norway schools.
On June 9, 1952, Elaine married Norman Edward Miller in Norway, IA.
She worked at Amana Refrigeration before taking a train out to be with Norman who was stationed at George Air Force Base in Victorville, CA. The couple returned home in 1955 and helped Norman’s father with farming, until purchasing their own farm in 1959 where they raised their four children.
As the children got older Elaine worked for many of the grocery stores throughout Benton county.
Elaine enjoyed gardening, canning and baking. Together the couple liked to play cards and go dancing. She was a great cook, making homemade meals for her family and even delivering to the field. Elaine took pleasure in caring for animals with a fondness of cats.
Most of all she loved spoiling her grandkids and dog, Andy. Elaine always let her family and friends know she cared about them, sending cards on birthdays and anniversaries.
Elaine was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with her husband.
She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Kathy), Kevin (Deanna), Glen (Lisa) all of Norway; daughter, Karen Pegump of Walford; grandchildren, Brian (Joy) Miller, Mark (Amanda) Miller, Melissa (Andrew) Merritt, Monika (Brennan) Jacobsen, Colin Douglas, Anna (Tyler) Smith, Robert Freese, Colton, Holly and Tyler Miller, Chad and Greg Pegump, Amanda (Troy) Krahmer; great-grandchildren, Evan, Brenden, Kalyssa, Riley, Piper, Miles, Nolan, Maddox, Maddison, Camryn, Tyson, Liberty and a great-grandson on the way; siblings, Bruce (Janice) Swick of Luzerne and Karen (Harley) Noe of Cedar Rapids.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman of 66 years (2018); grandson, Matthew Miller and brother, Gordon Swick.
Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.
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