Elaine E. Fitzthum

Elaine E. Fitzthum, 87, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Shorewood Senior Care. Elaine Ellen Schroeder was born May 12, 1927 in Wabasha County, Minnesota to Emil and Esther (Brehmer) Schroeder.Elaine graduated from Elgin High School in 1943.Elaine married Marvin Fitzthum on September 22, 1946 in Rochester, MN. She worked in Surgical Index for 32 years at the Mayo Clinic. Elaine was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church.She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crafts, dancing, camping.She was a member of the Holiday Ramblers (travel trailer club) for over 30years. Elaine is survived by her husband, Marvin of Rochester; one daughter, Janelle Koenders of Rochester; one son Lynn (Rhonda) Fitzthum of Sartell, MN; five grandchildren, Tim Mattison, Thatcher and Cale Koenders, Matthew and Ryan Fitzthum; and four great grandchildren, Jeffery and Jackson Mattison, Carley and Caroline Fitzthum. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Norman Schroeder, Marlow Schroeder and Gerald Schroeder; and one granddaughter, Sarah A Funeral Service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014 with the Reverend Nathan Schwartz officiating.Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.Burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the Eifert Memorial Fund or Trinity Lutheran Church.