Elaine was born on May 23, 1937, to French and Eleaner Danley in Youngstown, OH. After graduating from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL in 1955, she went on to study home economics at the University of Illinois and graduated with a BS in home economics retailing in 1959.
Elaine met Bill during her freshman year at the University of Illinois and married after graduation on June 20, 1959. Bill and Elaine had three sons, Jeffrey, Gregory, and Steven.
Elaine and Bill moved several times during his career. Elaine made many friends in each of the places they called home. She loved socializing and keeping in touch with friends near and far over the years.
Elaine was very active in her church and social groups. She was Deacon at Aiken First Presbyterian Church and belonged to multiple bridge groups and 9-hole golf leagues. She especially enjoyed interacting with her sisters in PEO, chapter AI.
Elaine is predeceased by her son, Gregory, and her parents, French and Eleanor. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her sister, Barbara (Robin); her brother, Robert (Susan); her sons, Jeffrey (Kathi), and Steven (Katie); and her grandchildren, Taylor (Mike), Gregory, Whitney, and Elizabeth.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Naperville, IL followed by interment at Naperville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greg Forsythe Memorial Scholarship at Southern Illinois University (c/o SIU Foundation, Colyer Hall, Mail Code 6805, Carbondale, IL 62901) or the charity of your choice.
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