Elaine Laun
Tuesday, June 19, 1934
Date of Death:
Friday, January 25, 2013
Age:
78 years old
Tuesday, June 19, 1934
Date of Death:
Friday, January 25, 2013
Age:
78 years old
Tuesday, June 19, 1934
Date of Death:
Friday, January 25, 2013
Age:
78 years old
Elaine Laun
Elaine Laun, 78 of Rochester passed on to her heavenly home on January 25, 2013 after a lengthy illness with heart disease.
Elaine was born in Morristown, MN on June 19, 1934 to Jesse and Adelaide (Tolzmann) White. She graduated from Morristown Public High School in 1952, from the College of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, and received her certification as a Registered Clinical Laboratory Technician. She was employed by hospitals in Iowa and retired after 30 years with Mayo Clinic in the Lipid Chemistry Laboratory. While working for Mayo Clinic, Elaine earned her AA Degree in biology from Rochester Community College as well as a BA from Winona State University. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Autumn Ridge Church. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending time in their home in Florida. First and foremost, was her love for her extended family and collecting and restoring antique furniture.
Elaine is survived by her husband Dale, of 58 years, a daughter Sonja (Andy) Ihlenfeldt of St. Paul, three grandsons Sam, Ben, and Paul, siblings Thelma Derby of Bloomington, MN, Jean (Ivan) Ludeman of Richfield, MN, Jerome (Betty) White of Rhinelander, WS, Ione (Lloyd) Doerbaum of Naples, FL, Genevieve Delk of Sacremento, CA, Fred White of Rochester, Ruth Ann (Karl) Pearson of Sacremento, CA, Arvid (Shelly) White of Bloomington, MN, Philip (Kathy) White of Minnetonka, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Arlene Engler and Eleanor Erdmann.
A special thanks and blessings to the hospice angel who sang, prayed and cared for Elaine over the two years.
A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held at 4:00PM on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Autumn Ridge Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Season’s Hospice, Autumn Ridge Church or donor’s choice.
Arrangements are handled by Macken Funeral Home and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Elaine Laun has received the following condolences.
Dear Dale and Laun Family,
As an old Art student of Dale's at Jefferson Elementary in the early 70's, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
It must have been a wonderful 58 years of marriage for you and Elaine.
My thoughts and those of my brothers Dave and John and my sister Sarah, are with you.
Please accept our condolences,
Pete Williams (Stavanger, Norway)
I am so sorry to heard about the passing of Elaine. She was a very good cousin and friend to my parents - Donald and Alice White. Elaine was a gracious hostess and a supportive guide through many of my mother's visits and surgeries at St. Mary's.
Elaine lived a life that modeled paying the kindness forward and made the world a better place to be.
One of the most fun times Elaine and I had,was fishing on the Cannon River across the road and over the bogs. What a fun day as the fish were biting so well. We caught 60 fish,bullheads, put them in our bucket, carried them home, one of us on each side of the pail. We were so proud to have caught so many fish.When we got home we had to to clean them. Cleaning them was a tricky task but it was well worth it.That night..we had fresh fish, all you could eat for dinner.
Elaine and I have conversed with each other on the phone several times a weeks since she has been unable to get out and unable to walk..Ivan and I always looked forward to her calls as she always kept us posted on the latest.
I would call Elaine regarding illnesses and get her advice. I appreciated her willingness to share knowledge she had in so many areas of our health.
Most of all I admired her willingness to help me in many ways, her hospitality and love expressed in so many ways.
I will miss my dear sister Elaine, our phone conversations and not being able to see her on this earth.I look forward to the day we will all see Jesus and our families.I love you Elaine.
W