Elaine Izetta Donner

Elaine Izetta Donner, 84 passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Healthcare on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She was born in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin on March 11, 1926 to the late Harry and Lelia Bell Harris. She was joined in matrimony to the late Virgil Leroy Donner and lived in Racine for over 30 years. Elaine was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She was active in the Fleet Reserve and Women’s Auxiliary of the United States Navy. An accomplished self-taught musician, she played the piano, accordion and harmonica, all by ear. She also enjoyed an occasional round of bowling. She was known for her cooking and baking, especially around the holidays. She loved being around others and always brought life to any event. She was always there to help others. She is survived by her brothers Bill (Pat) Harris and Bun (Carol) Harris of Soldiers Grove, WI; sisters Merideth Dobbs of Ashland, WI and Marjorie Grandstaff of Aurora, IL, sister in law Doris Harris of Richland Center, WI; son James Donner and daughter Lucinda Donner, both of Racine; Grandchildren James, Amy, Michele (Jeff), Christian (Hanief), Justin (Alisha), Brittanny, Marty, Isaac, Scott, and Jennifer (Jason), 28 great grandchildren and a very special dear friend, Siegfried Kroll of Racine. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Bueford Harris, her daughter Linda Lacy, son Rickie Dean Donner, and her grandson Ryan Lacy. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 3:00 PM for a memorial service to celebrate her life with Pastor David Andrews officiating, with a time to gather and remember from 2:00 to 3:00 PM before the service.