Obituary of Elaine Clara Marie Kelly

Elaine Kelly, 83, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020 after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Bruning, Nebraska to William and Ida (Kettlehut) Schutte. Elaine grew up in Goodland, Kansas where she met and married her sweetheart of sixty-three years, Bob, in October of 1956. They moved to the Colorado Springs area in 1961 where they raised their three children. She was an active member of Ascension Lutheran Church. She volunteered regularly at Ascension in addition to working for a number of years at Green Belt Turf Farm and Black Forest Lumber Company. Elaine was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she was known for her cookie baking talents. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and playing cards.She was preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings. Elaine is survived by her husband, Bob; three siblings Roger (Margaret), Wanda, and Jana; as well as children, Bruce (Sheila), Glenda, and Craig; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. A private service will occur at Ascension Lutheran Church and a public memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Elaine's memory may be made to the KPC Kids Center through Ascension Lutheran Church or Lutheran Family Services.