Elaine Cleveland
April 9, 1916 ~ March 18, 2010
Elaine E. Cleveland, 93, of Nashua passed away Thursday morning, March 18, 2010 at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula officiating. Christine Cleveland will be the organist and will be playing “In The Garden “ and “Beyond The Sunset”.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Nashua with Scott Cleveland, Bud Cleveland, David Cleveland, Terry Hansen, Tim Hansen, Ted Hansen, Philip Krough and Scott Murray serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be June Newcomb, Kerry Jo Murray, Tina Hansen and Tammy Lloyd.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and for 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home in Nashua. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Elaine was born April 9, 1916, the daughter of William and Florence (Thompson) Hunt in Chickasaw County. She moved to the family farm when she was 2 years old. She lived her remaining 92 years on this farm, which was registered as an Iowa Century Farm in 1985.
In 1935, she was united in marriage to Leon L. Cleveland. To this union three children were born; Leon LeRoy, William Lynn and Esther Jane. During the war Elaine worked in an airplane factory at Lockheed Air Base in California making P-38’s. later she had a “Home Business” of dressing poultry for many people from around the area. She loved fishing, gardening, sewing, crocheting, making rugs on an old rug loom and playing the organ. Elaine was a member of Rebekah’s, the Bradford Homemakers and enjoyed working with the Nashua Waterhawks. Her family was very important to her. She loved having the grandchildren close by so she could spend time with them. They all have special memories of their times with her.
She is survived by her son Leroy (Pat) of Charles City; a daughter, Jane Krough of New Hartford; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Cleveland of Nashua; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon in 1984; one son, Bill and one granddaughter.
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I’m Elaine’s 1st cousin that lives in the Chicago area. Although, I am a Hawkeye since I was born in Cedar Falls. Elaine’s mother and my father were siblings. I haven’t seen Elaine since the 1990’s, but have fond memories of our several visits to Iowa in the early years. Fishing on the Cedar to hiking through the woods. Elaine, Billy and Bonnie were always gracious hosts. Losing Elaine and Billy in such a short time span is sad. My condolences go out to Bonnie, LeRoy, Jane and their families. May God comfort you during this time. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted’ Matthew 5:4
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s not easy to lose a loved one, even if you’re expecting it.
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Paul and Connie Holstun
Our prayers are with you all. I saw Elaine a couple years ago when cousin Mary Adams and I visited Bonnie and Bill for the first time. I have only met Bonnie but one day I hope I can meet you all. I was Lenora Sanborn’s daughter that she gave up for adoption. Blessings to you all…..
I’m so sorry to hear about Elaine’s passing. I can’t imagine how difficult this is for everyone, so close to Bill’s passing, too. My grandma and Elaine spent a lot of years together on their farms. She was a good friend and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Leroy, Pat, Kerry Jo, Scott and all. I am sorry to hear of Grandma’s passing. I talked with Kerry today. Please know I am hear, just call. Grandma is home now. My prayers are with you. Love Angi & family.