In Memory
Elaine Marie (Larsen) Kaminskas
March 5, 1951 ~ May 23, 2025
Elaine Marie Kaminskas, 74, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Center for Hospice, Raclin House in Mishawaka.
Elaine was born on March 05, 1951 in South Bend to the late Edward Nels and Mildred Eleanor (Parker) Larsen. On July 03, 1971, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elaine married Paul Kaminskas, who preceded her in death.
Left to cherish Elaine’s memories are her sons, Nathan Kaminskas and Kevin Kaminskas; grandchildren, Alysa, Morgan, Julia, and Olivia Kaminskas; sisters, Loretta (Bert) Medlin and Lorraine Cooper; sister-in-law, Judith Dragg; nephews, Tim (Kate) Kammerer, Tom, Jeff, & Tony Kammerer; niece, Valerie Dragg-Smith; and many other dear family members including the Irvin’s and the Rosentreter’s.
Elaine graduated from Clay High School, class of 1969. She then furthered her education taking writing classes at Bethel College. An article she wrote was published in the New Yorker and another was published in the South Bend Tribune. Elaine worked for AM General, South Bend Tribune, and Woodwind & Brasswind. She enjoyed going to the casino, writing, reading, thrift shopping, Facebook, and visiting her friends.
A special thanks to her friends, Sheila Goram-Lempke, Betsy Palafox, Robert Zimmerman, Charlie Demske, and Donna Demske, for your support and caring. Beacon Oncology Group, specifically Bridget, Brett, and Kevin for the exceptional care provided.
Visitation will be held 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 2:30 pm, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S Mayflower Rd South Bend, IN 46619.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made at www.sjfh.net
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