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Elaine M. Keraus

1921 - 2005

Elaine M. Keraus, 84, of Garner, died on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at the Westview Care Center, Britt. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 21, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner, with the Rev. Linzy Collins officiating. Music was provided by organist, Audrey Sonnenberg who accompanied soloist, Rev. Linzy Collins and a congregational hymn. Ushers were Brad Henderson, Todd Henderson, Matt Keraus, Kyle Keraus, Matt Farup and Craig McGuigan. Burial was in the Concord Township Cemetery, Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home in Garner was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the United Presbyterian Church in Garner or Hospice of North Iowa.

Elaine Martha Keraus, the daughter of Edward Clyde and Martha Clara (Rockow) Buntenbach, was born on January 15, 1921 at Klemme. She attended school in Klemme where she graduated from high school. On May 20, 1941, she was married to Verle "Bub" William Keraus at the United Church of Christ in Klemme. Throughout their 59 years together, Elaine was a solid partner and best friend to Bub. They were blessed with two sons and a daughter. Elaine, a homemaker, devoted her full time and attention to her husband and family. Her children describe her as a kind, gentlewoman with a wonderful sense of humor.

She was a devoted wife, nurturing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Elaine will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family, special friend, Jim Howie and others who have shared her life. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Garner since 1949 where she served as an elder. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Garner.

Elaine is survived by her three children, Michael (Susie) Keraus of Boone, Kay (Dale) Henderson of Plano, Texas and Lynn (Gail) Keraus of Garner; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward "Red" D. (Pat) Buntenbach of Garner; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bub on December 14, 2000; her parents; a sister, Lorraine Rygh; and a brother-in-law, Earl Rygh.

source: Leader & Signal, Garner, Iowa, 23 Mar 2005, page 6, column 5

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