Elaine V. Timmerman

Elaine V. Timmerman, age 71, of Potosi, died on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born July 9, 1939, the daughter of George and Mabel (Nauert) Winters. Elaine graduated from Montfort High School as Valedictorian of her class. On July 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to Stan Hartline and together they raised seven children. On November 13, 1993, Elaine was united in marriage to Kenneth Timmerman. She worked at Farm Credit, formerly known as PCA, for 25 years.

Elaine was a passionate gardener, whose flower beds were featured in the Potosi Tour of Gardens. She also enjoyed canning, sewing, knitting, crocheting, (Potosi Quilters) and Swimnastics. Elaine was a giving person and would often help those who were less fortunate in their times of need. She was also active in her church. Most of all, Elaine loved spending time with her family. Family meant everything to her.

Elaine is survived by her husband, Kenneth, Potosi; seven children: Robert Hartline, Belleville, IL; Michelle Endres, Whitewater; Steve (Cella) Hartline, Lancaster; Deanna (John) Seippel, Lancaster; Katherine (Terry) McMahon, Lodi; Nancy (Bill) Nabak and Rhonda (Wesley) Knoespel both of Green Bay; three step-children: Amy (Todd) Klein, Stoughton; Kurt (Terri) Timmerman, Delavan and Chris (Erin) Timmerman, Verona; 30 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister: Carlos (Betty) Winters, Montfort; Jerome (Carolyn) Winters, Madison; Maxine Moriva, Madison and Roscoe Winters (special friend, Evelyn); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother-in-law, Don Moriva and a sister-in-law, LaRonda Winters.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. The Martin Funeral Home in Potosi served family.

In lieu of flowers and plants, a Elaine V. Timmerman Memorial Fund has been established.