Elaine C. Gresch

Elaine C. Gresch, 71, of Sherrard, died October 24, 2006 at her home.
Per her wishes family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 11a.m. Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Sherrard Cemetery followed by a luncheon to celebrate her life at the Preemption United Methodist Church. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion is assisting the family.
Elaine was born November 15, 1934 in Cambridge, IL to Lyle and Cleora Dorman Schnowske. She graduated Sherrard High School in 1953. She married Ralph Gresch on April 7, 1956.
Elaine was a member of Cable Community Church. She loved spending time with her family, her Yorkie Emmie and eating out with her friends.
She is survived by
Husband of 50 years Ralph Sherrard
Son Danny (Donna) Gresch Sherrard
Daughters Annette (Kenneth) Rowland New Windsor
Carla (Dean) Gooding Maquon, IL
Melanie Gresch Milan
Grandchildren Sara Gresch Orion
Christine Gresch Rock Island
Calvin (Tara) Rowland Bollingbrook, IL
Warren Rowland Indianapolis, IN
Daniel Rowland Decatur, IL
Ashley (Rob) Little Crane, MO
Samantha (Glenn) Stanton Moline
Kelli Eberts Milan
Step Grandsons Mike Gooding Maquon
Eric (Mandy) Gooding Maquon
Great Grandson James Eberts
Step Great Grandson Hunter Gooding
Sister Jeanette (Kenneth) Carlson Orion
Brothers Ronald Schnowske Sherrard
LaVerne (Terry) Schnowske Sherrard
Sister-in-law Sharon Elbrechter
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Kenneth and step great granddaughter Alyssa Gooding.
Online condolences may be expressed to Elaine's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com