Staley, Elaine Mary (Kenkel) (1931 - 2022)

STALEY, KENKEL, JENSON, GRIFFIN, PATCH, BLUM, SWANSON, BISSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/25/2022 at 13:54:49

Name of deceased: Elaine Mary Staley (nee Kenkel)

Aged: 91 yrs, 2 mo, 11 days

Residence: Eventide Lutheran Home, Denison, Crawford County, IA

Born: Jan. 7, 1931; rural Earling, Shelby County, IA

Died: March 18, 2022; Eventide Lutheran Home, Denison, Crawford County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, March 23, 2022; St. Boniface Catholic Church, Charter Oak, IA; burial was in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Crawford County, Charter Oak, IA

Survived by: Daughter, Nancy Jenson (spouse, Doug) of Ames, IA; daughter-in law, Patty Staley of Charter Oak, IA; grandchildren, Amy Griffin (spouse, Patrick) and their children, Mason and Mallory of Ames, IA, Andrea Patch (spouse, Jon) and their children, Claire, Kate, Matthew, and Mary of Cincinnati, OH, Alex Jenson (spouse, Jessica) and their son Emmett of Ankeny, IA, Craig Staley (spouse, Lindsay) and their children, Hudson and Grace of Omaha , NE and Jim Staley (spouse, Jessica) and their children, Ace, Ella, Mia, Charlotte, and Cecilia of Charter Oak, IA; brothers, Joe Kenkel (spouse, Loretta) of Earling, IA and George Kenkel (spouse, Bonnie) of Harlan, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Joseph and Antoinette (nee Blum) Kenkel; husband, Marvin; son, Randy; great-grandson, Luke Benedict Patch; stepmother, Irene (nee Swanson) Kenkel; siblings, Germaine (and spouse, Donald) Staley, Bernice (and spouse, Leonard) Bissen, Fr. Benedict Kenkel, Sister Kathleen Kenkel, and Robert (and spouse, Maxine) Kenkel

Education: Attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Earling, IA; graduated with the Class of 1948

Religious affiliation: Active member, St. Boniface Catholic Church; was a member of the Altar Society, including having been chair of the group; also taught first grade religion classes for many years

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Marvin Staley; April 15, 1952; location not provided

Employment: Farmer’s wife, helping in the field, tending a huge garden, canning fruits and vegetables, and sewing clothes

Hobbies/Interests: Embroidered gifts; made quilts for the grandchildren; wonderful cook and baker; was involved in the neighborhood Chit Chat Club, as well as a couple's card club; particularly enjoyed going on vacation and playing cards with family and friends

Sources: knodfm.com; huebnerfuneralhome.com