Elaine Carol Leraas Obituary
The memory of Elaine Carol Leraas of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away on November 14, 2024 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert and Sarah (VanAsperen); her daughter Brooke Leraas; and her siblings, Arlys Oliver and Larry Raabe.
She is survived by: her caregiver Elaine; her pets, JoJo, Diggs, Shih Tzu and Chihuahua; her children, John Fathke Jr. (Jaime Watchorn) of Avon, SD and Heather Leraas (Jesse VanderMaten) of Sioux Falls, SD; her grandchildren, Dana Luikens (Andy) of Parkston, SD, Sara Fathke of Parkston, SD, Shelby Craft (Zain) of Mitchell, SD, Taylor Pullar (Austin) of Sioux Falls, SD, Mason VanderMaten (Leslie Van Engelenhoven) of Sioux Falls, SD, Trevor Watchorn of Ames, IA, Eli Watchorn of Madison, SD and Noah Watchorn of Vermillion, SD; her great grandchildren, Harper Luikens, Camden Luikens and Elaina Pullar; her siblings, Audrey Stevens (Gary) of Yankton, SD and Lee Raabe (Theresa) of Sioux Falls, SD; her sister-in-law Lil Raabe of Sioux Falls, SD; and her close friend Jim Ferris.
In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Special Olympics.
