Elaine Charlotte Erdahl Judd went to her heavenly home Friday, November 4, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, held in the arms of her beloved daughters Dee King and Julie Clark and surrounded by rest of her adoring family.
Elaine was born December 16, 1922, in Stoughton Wisconsin, daughter of Elmer Levi and Clara Julia Luraas Erdahl.
Services in her honor will be held starting with visitation on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home North. Funeral service with be Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Dawson Wikoff Funeral Home North. Interment will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Eastside Lutheran Cemetery, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Elaine was a retired line supervisor of the old General Electric plant, Decatur. Elaine married the love of her life Dale A. Judd, on May 17, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1990.
Elaine was a tireless worker, volunteering 4 days a week as a reading mentor at Brush College #1. At DMH, she volunteered as a lifeline operator. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, A founding member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Forsyth. Currently, she was a devoted member of St Paul's Lutheran Decatur. She was also one of ten founding members of the Decatur Kiwanniens Club and has remained an active member until her passing.
She was an avid traveler as she and her daughters visited 15 countries together.
Elaine is survived by her daughters: Julie Ann Clark of Oreana, IL, Dale A. (Dee) King and her husband Dan of Decatur, IL; grandsons: David M. Zientara and his wife Clara of St. Louis Mo. Vic L Zientara and his wife Tara; great-grand sons: Cristian and Noah Zientara of Decatur, Grandson: Jammie Dale Zientara; Great-grandchildren: Preston, Kaidan and Brooklyn Zientara of Decatur; Eldest Great-grand daughter: Melanie Elaine Clark of Riverton IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Dale, her parents, brother: Raymond Erdahl, her beloved son-in-law: James S. (Jim) Clark, her eldest grandson: James S. (Bear) Clark II, and the mother of two of her great-grandchildren: Jayme E. Taylor.
Elaine was loved and respected by all who met and knew her. She had a unique ability of being able to travel anywhere in the world and run into someone she knew.
Sleep well sweet Momma, You loved with all your heart, your faith was as strong as the sea, you rejoice in the forever days with your beloved's in the home of our LORD.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church building fund.
My most recent fond memory of Mrs.Judd, was when her kind and dear daugher Mrs.Dee King, invited me over to her house to have dinner and play Wheel of Fortune,with her and her mom,before i could even put together the first two letters to a word,Mrs Judd had already,solved the phrase,she was a very sharp woman,and i will truly miss her,but i know that i will see her again, one Glorious Day, Mrs.Judd is probably playing Wheel Of Fortune with my mom! Rest In Peace Mrs.Judd,Until that Day when we ALL will meet again, I LOVE YOU and Thank-You, for all the laughter and your wonderful daughter and BLESSED Neighbor,Mrs.DEE King!
| Pixie (Erdahl) Foulker |
Aunt Dolly |
November 7, 2011 |
Dee & Julie & families,
My condolences to you all during this time. Aunt Dolly, as I have always known her, will be missed by so many, but by none as much as by the two of you. How happy and proud you should be to have had a mom as full of life and giving as I know Aunt Dolly was. I shall miss her annual Christmas card wishes which have made me smile through the years, often with her Garfield address personalized within the text of the card. Your memories will sustain you through this time -- they will not only bring tears but laughter and joy over all the experiences you shared with Aunt Dolly. You are all in my thoughts.
Pixie
| Alayne Lacy |
Mrs. |
November 7, 2011 |
My sincerest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I have only known Elaine for a short time but loved here dearly. We traveled together on some day trips over the past few years. Only a few weeks ago Elaine and I sat together on one of these trips. I had visited with Elaine before but that day we really got to visit and she told me more about her daughters and how proud she was of them and their families. She was such a sweet person and so interesting to talk with. Her sweetness touched my heart from the first time I met her. I will miss Elaine very much but I know that sweet soul is now with God and he is enjoying her as much as I did. You and your families are in my prayers.
Alayne Lacy
| Julie Tiedeman |
Mrs. |
November 6, 2011 |
Julie, Dee and families,
My sympathy to your familes. Elaine was a fun and giving lady. She will be sorely missed. May your faith and memories sustain you in the days to come. Blessings and prayers to your family.
Julie Tiedeman
