Racine- Eleanor Louise (nee: Olson) Eaton, 95, passed away peacefully and was born into eternal life at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn, WI on Thursday, May 12, 2011.
Eleanor was born in Raymond, Wisconsin on November 23, 1915 to the late Peter and Annie (nee: Olsen) Olson. She was a graduate of Union Grove High School and Moeller Beauty College. On November 14, 1942 in Raymond, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, John W. Eaton, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1981.
With a profound Christian faith, Eleanor was a member of Calvary Memorial Church. Among her interests, she enjoyed her family, friends, travelling, knitting and crocheting.
Surviving are her children, Robert J. (Patricia) Eaton of Racine; Philip W. (Cheryl) Eaton of Belvidere, IL; and Patricia A. (Wayne) Smith of Fontana, WI; grandchildren, Kelli (Bill) O’Neal in Grafton; Jodie (Jerrod) Bochinski of Racine; Kurt Maurer of Union Grove; Christopher Eaton of Chicago, IL; Jesse (Melissa) Smith and Trisha Smith, both of Fontana; great-grandchildren, Cassandra, Kyle, Clayton and Kayla Maurer; Nathaniel, Savannah and Jackson O’Neal; Corbin and Crosby Bochinski; and Owen Smith; sister-in-law, Shirley Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents and husband, Eleanor was preceded in death by her beloved granddaughter, Lisa Maurer; and siblings, Ted (Thelma) Olson, Marian (Elsie) Centers, Grace (Arnold) Schultz and Glen Olson.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11 am in Calvary Memorial Church, 4001 Washington Ave., with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 10-11 am. Private interment will take place at McPherson Cemetery in Raymond. In memory of Eleanor, memorials may be directed to Calvary Memorial Church.
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