Elaine Ann Klitz, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Markesan Resident Home.

Elaine was born on January 17, 1933 in Portage, WI, the daughter of William and Viola (Baumann) Meyer. She grew up in Shawano, WI, and graduated from Shawano High School. She was united in marriage to Donald Klitz on July 14, 1951 at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The couple lived in Greendale, WI, for 40 years where Elaine worked at St. Luke's Lutheran Church as the church secretary. The couple retired and moved to Pella, WI, where Elaine enjoyed working at all the town elections as a poll worker. She also enjoyed reading, playing cards, and following the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers.

Elaine is survived by her son, Donald Jeffrey (Carol) Klitz; 3 grandchildren, Ann (Matthew) Hockett of Stevens Point, WI, William (Kevin) Klitz of Washington D.C., and Donald Lucas (McKenzie) Klitz of New Richmond, WI; 4 great-grandchildren, Braxton Hockett, Braelynn Hockett, Remi Louise Klitz, and Winnie Jo Klitz; sister, Diane (Wayne) Krueger of Neenah, WI; brother, David (Pili) Meyer of Port Angeles, WA; and further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and great friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents; brothers, Ralph Meyer and Merwyn Meyer; in-laws, Ruben and Beatrice Klitz, Roland and Florence Klitz, Lucille and Vern McKenna, Lorraine Meyer, Patti Meyer, and Vilas Klitz; and other relatives.

In honoring Elaine's wishes, no services will be held at this time.

The family would like to thank Markesan Resident Home and all their employees for the wonderful care given to Elaine.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan is honored to be serving the family.