Eliane Elium Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 11, 2024, at the age of 88, Eliane Elium (Elmhurst, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Eliane departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Eliane. Though Eliane may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Elium; her sister Gisele Tetu (Thiebaud); and her parents, Charles Thiebaud and Marie-Louise Thiebaud. She is survived by: her daughter Caroline Tess (Tim); and her grandchildren, Christine Schwaegler (Ronnie), Nathan Tess (Claire), Nick Tess and Alex Tess.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – the Ahlgrim Chapel (567 Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A memorial service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Elmhurst Community Funeral Home (567 Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Salesian Missions (salesianmissions.org) which operates the orphanage in France where Eliane attended. The family has chosen to send donations to Salesian MissionsDonate Now (https://salesianmissions.org) Donate to Charity Keep Eliane's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
