Sturtevant- Elaine B. (nee: Albright) Axtell, 83, passed away peacefully in Kenosha at the Hospice Alliance – Hospice House on Sunday, February 24, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifetime resident, Elaine was born in Racine on April 25, 1924 to the late Charles H. and Anna (nee: Svec) Albright. On April 19, 1947 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, James R. Axtell, who preceded her in death on March 10, 1995. Surviving are her daughter, Patricia A. (Jack) Petersen of Sturtevant; son, James B. (Barbara) Axtell of High Point, NC; granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Axtell; brother, Bill (Ellie) Albright; sister-in-law, Glyndon Petersen; and many other special relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved son, Tommie, in 1951. In accordance with Elaine's wishes, relatives and friends are invited and encouraged to attend a memorial luncheon celebrating her life on Friday, February 29, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring Street. In honor of the compassionate care Elaine received in her time of need, memorials to Hospice Alliance has been suggested.