Elaine Knickerbocker of Chelsea, age 97, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Chelsea Retirement Community.
She was born July 2, 1925 in Norway, MI, the daughter of Vines and Jennie (Burm) Bernard.
Elaine graduated from Norway High School in 1942, and attended Cleary College in 1943. In 1959, she moved to Chelsea. Elaine was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She retired from Springer Insurance at the age of 65.
Elaine enjoyed her family, friends, reading, and gardening. She also enjoyed playing cards with several different groups and loved to travel. She was a member of the Chelsea Woman’s Club and the Altar Society.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 23, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Monday, August 22, from 4-8 pm, with a Rosary service at 7:30 pm.
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