Elaine Roselin Buchanan

Elaine Roselin Buchanan, age 76, of Quincy, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at her home.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin.   Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate.  Interment will be at the Strongs Prairie Cemetery.  Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.

Elaine was born April 8, 1943, in Arkdale, to Stanley and Margaret (Nordlee) Buchanan.  She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1961. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago where she worked in obstetrics delivering babies. Elaine later moved to Wisconsin Rapids where she worked at the Papermill and then lived in Delavan, WI for over 30 years before moving back to Adams County in 2005.

Elaine was an avid bowler and enjoyed deer hunting, working on tractors & lawn equipment, and being outside.    She was a member of the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.

Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Stanley; mother, Margaret; stepfather, Albert Heitman; brother, Glenn Buchanan, brothers-in-law; Elmer Sparby & David Bergwin; sister-in-law, Wilma Buchanan, and niece, Sherri Lynn Sobczak.

Survivors:
Sister:  Arlene Sparby
Sister:  Lorena Akins
Brother:  Timothy Buchanan
Sister:  Linda Bergwin
Sister-in-law:  Roxanne Buchanan
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews

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Condolences

  1. Brian Stedham says:

    Linda, Tim and Arelene,
    Sorry for your loss of Elaine she will be missed

  2. Brian Stedham says:

    Linda,Tim and Arelene,
    Sorry for your lost of Elaine she will be missed.

  3. Linda olson says:

    So sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. She will be dearly miss. Our deepest sympathy to all of Elaine’s family. Russell& Linda Olson

  4. Rob Jensen says:

    So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers sent

  5. Lynne Ayton says:

    My prayers to Elaine’s family. I will miss her yearly Christmas card, and yearly phone call on her birthday. I was glad to call her my friend for over 50 years. She will be missed by everyone …

  6. Jo and MaryKate Burgdorff says:

    We were sorry to hear of Elaines passing. We loved our visits with her at the grocery store and times she and her Mom stopped by the house for visits. Margaret and our Mother Violet were good friends
    from working together at the Hospital.

    We are so sorry for your loss.

  7. CHRISTINE LANG says:

    I’m sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. I enjoyed hearing her stories.

  8. Herb and Kay Theisen says:

    Arlene and Tim we send our love

  9. Sonja McLaughlin says:

    My deepest sympathy to all of Elaine’s family!!!

  10. Roma and Ron York says:

    So sorry for your loss.

  11. Linda(Chaffee)Donley and Doug says:

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.

  12. mark hartman says:

    My mom and I, Loved going to see her. I remember filling the bird feeders for her. She and I would always talk about are asthma. Loved her, And Margaret. Great Thought from Mark And Margaret, Hartman McMillie.

  13. Rita Zietlow says:

    So sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing hugs and prayers to all.

  14. William linzenmeyer says:

    Tim and family of elaine. We are so sorry for the loss of elaine. Although we never met elaine, reading through the condolences shows the caring person she was and how much she meant to all. Stay strong tim. We are a phone call away if you or your family needs anything. The linzenmeyers.

  15. Debbie ohara says:

    So sorry for your loss roxanne and family prayers to all of you

  16. Sharon Boersma says:

    I am so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Please know family and friends that you are in my prayers. Deepest sympathy for you.

  17. Shirley and Romie Theisen says:

    Thoughts and prayers to all the family. I was privileged to call her friend and to share so many good times. Sincere condolences.
    Godspeed to Heaven.

  18. LLOYD WALLER says:

    So sorry to hear this but I know she and Mom will be together again in their heavenly home. I always enjoyed Elaine’s humor and chatting with her. She always remembered me with birthday and Christmas cards. Love and peace to all of her Family.

  19. Janet and Frank Meoni, From Henderson, Nv. says:

    My mother “Ruthie” thought the world of Elaine. She was such a fun loving person, always a joy! So sorry for your loss.

  20. Julie Rasch says:

    So sorry for your loss and mine. We’ll miss sending and getting Christmas cards with her.. I just love to Elaine. She always made me feel comfortable whenever I was with her and others. Look forward to seeing her again in heaven. ❤😢

  21. Eileen Krueger says:

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, may it comfort you to know she is at peace!

  22. Peggy and Buck Sleeman says:

    May you find comfort knowing Elaine’s struggles are behind her. She was a kind, caring person and always enjoyed being around her. Sh is now with her heavenly family and in peace.

  23. Teresa (Bloss) ott says:

    I am so sorry for your loss!! Thoughts and prayers for the family!!

  24. Joseph/Sharon Lobenstein says:

    Elaine was such a loving giving person…loved dearly by her Aunt “Ruthie” Heitman. Elaine is no longer struggling to breathe in all that Heavenly air. Long distance love and hugs to her extended family… from Oregon; Joe & Sharon Lobenstein

  25. Larry and Becky Oleson says:

    Our sympathy to the families.

  26. Jean Doutt says:

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

  27. June Buchanan Stine says:

    Deepest Sympathy! My thoughts and prayers are with the Uncle Stanley Buchanan and Aunt Margaret Buchanan-Heitman families at this time. Cousin Elaine will be missed.

  28. Sally Dummitt says:

    My thoughts and prayers to the family . May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace.

  29. Charlene Jensen says:

    I was so sorry to read of Elaine’s unexpected death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. This family has been through a lot recently.
    Stay strong!

  30. Del says:

    Aunt Elaine will always miss you and love you even more. Thank you for always having a kind word.

  31. Karen Rarhke says:

    So sorry for your loss .

  32. Linda and Ray says:

    Tim, kindly accept our condolences for your loss.

    Linda & Ray

  33. Chanin Allen says:

    RIP Sitter. I am sending the family many, many hugs and prayers.

  34. Coral Klein Smith says:

    Sympathy to all, on your loss of Elaine. My mom loved visiting with her and Margaret.
    Your families have had so much loss and heartache this past year.
    You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

  35. Jennifer (Wampler) Armstrong says:

    Arlene, Roxanne, and family, I am sorry for your loss. I remember when she would come and pick up Stanley and take him out for the day. She was a nice person.

  36. Melissah Kotlowski says:

    So sorry for your families loss

  37. anonymous friend says:

    I will miss our visits and calls = she was the strongest most positive person I ever knew who could have handled her problems with the grace and attitude she did. H ang in there siblings you have a lot of friends who love you and have you in their prayers.

  38. Jodi Helgeson and Jim Grabarski says:

    Sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. My sympathy to you all.

  39. Peggy and Buck Sleeman says:

    We are so sorry for the loss of Sitter. Always enjoyed visiting with her. She can enjoy another hunt with George. The struggle is over, RIP Sitter.

  40. Shawna Gruber says:

    Sorry for your families loss

  41. Peg Lecy says:

    So sorry on your loss