Jeanette A. Elder

Jeanette A. (Larson) Elder, age 96, of Onalaska, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the Onalaska Care Center.

Jeanette was born on June 3, 1922, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin to Conral and Anna (Berg) Larson. She attended school in Holmen. During her life, Jeanette had many careers. She worked in restaurants, at the Auto Lite, and as a nurse’s aide at Grandview. She retired from UW-La Crosse’s Housekeeping Department in 1984 after 18 years of service. She’ll be remembered by everyone who knew her for her sunny, positive attitude and her tremendous love and pride for her family.

Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Ann Grokowsky of Onalaska, grandsons, Jay (Shelly) Grokowsky of Altoona and Karl (Teri) Grokowsky of Holmen, and six great-grandchildren, Jennifer of Milwaukee, Kyle of Altoona, Daniel of La Crosse, David (fiancé Joyce Todd) of La Crosse, Allison (fiancé Tarl Kaio) of Holmen, and Rachel of Holmen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Jerome.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska. Pastor Daniel Olson will officiate. Burial will be in Long Coulee Cemetery, Holmen. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.

Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family.