Elaine June Childress Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 25, 2025, at the age of 92, Elaine June Childress of Alvord, Iowa passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine June Childress to pay them a last tribute.
Though Elaine June may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Elaine June touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin Kroeger and Hilda Kroeger (Stoltenberg); her husband George Edward Childress; her son Randy; and her son-in-law Sam.
She is survived by: her children, Dave Childress (Carol) of Larchwood, Rick Childress (Birdie) of Sioux Falls, Nancy Kerkvliet (Ken) of Larchwood, Barb Geigle of Yankton and Cindy Childress Nagel (Dan) of Larchwood; and her sister Melva Kohnen of Sioux City. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Jurrens Funeral Home (1207 Park Dr, Rock Rapids, IA 51246). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
