Service Information
Elaine Radloff, age 84, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Hector passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 20, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church in Hector, with interment in the Hector City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector, and will continue Monday for one hour prior to the service at Church.
Obituary
Elaine Margaret Olson Radloff was born May 23, 1934, to Oscar and Amanda (Ahl) Olson in Martinsburg Township, Renville County, Minnesota. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed as a youth at First Lutheran Church in Hector, Minnesota. Elaine graduated from Hector High School in 1952.
Elaine was united in marriage to James Radloff on August 2, 1952, at First Lutheran Church in Hector, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with six children: Diane, Curt, Wayne, Michael, Beth, and Craig. She loved being a homemaker, a dairy farmer’s wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. Elaine and Jim resided in Hector and shared 49 years of marriage until Jim passed away on March 3, 2002.
Elaine was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Hector, where she was involved in church quilting, was a member of the church choir, and was also the head of Lutheran Church Women (LCW). She was also a member of the Renville County Dairy Board and the American Dairy Association. She was very involved as a leader for 4-H, volunteered in the community and school, and was a Lioness Member.
The greatest joys in Elaine’s life were her family, friends and her faith. She enjoyed spending time with them whether it was playing cards, cooking a meal or just visiting. She always had time for a cup of coffee and had homemade treats on hand. She was a voracious reader and had a beautiful singing voice. Butterflies, angels, and finding a penny had a special meaning to her.
Grandma Elaine always had time for little ones. She loved playing any games, reading books, watching movies and tea parties. She always let them make a mess whether it was a craft or learning to cook. She never raised her voice; she was the most patient person and always had an open lap for hugs.
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Elaine passed away at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake, having reached the age of 84 years. Blessed be her memory.
Elaine is survived by her:
Children: Diane Churchill and her husband Chuck of Chaska, MN,
Wayne Radloff and his wife Vickie of Lynd, MN,
Michael Radloff and his wife Tammy of Hector, MN,
Beth Costello and her husband Pat of Chaska, MN,
Craig Radloff and Nancy of Saint Michael, MN;
Special Great Nephew: Matthew (Leticia) Olson of Nebraska;
13 Grandchildren: Michelle (Charlie) Leatham, Chad (Jennifer) Churchill, Mark (Robyn) Churchill, Steve (Heather) Gee,
Rus (Michele) Gee, Polly (Ben) Amsden, Jim Radloff, Tim Radloff, Ashley Costello, Tom Costello, Sarah Costello, Jacob Nelson, and Edie Nelson;
19 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Paul (JoAnn) Olson of Eagan
Sister-In-Laws: Doris Olson, of Willmar
Joyce Radloff of Cosmos
Brother-In-Law: Larry Radloff of Hector
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Elaine is preceded in death by her Husband, Jim Radloff; Son, Curt Radloff; Parents, Oscar and Amanda Olson; Parents-In-Law, Lawrence and Emma Radloff; and 10 siblings.
Marcy Best says
Beth,
“Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.”
Kelly Miller says
I can remember Elaine potatoes salad it was very good. I am sorry for your loss.
Mark and Judy Hulterstrum, Litchfield says
Radloff family, So many great memories of your mother. We attended a couple First District Association National Milk conferences and I can still hear us laughing as your mom told jokes. Wonderful memories of a great lady. We wish you God’s Blessings as you share wonderful memories. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you say good bye to Elaine.
Jean Campbell says
Our sympathies to you and prayers for comfort and peace. Dean grew up with the Radloffs and has fond memories of those good times. May your tears turn to good memories and smiles.
Dean and Jean Campbell
Rhonda and Mike Kramer says
To the Radolff Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a great lady!
Mike and Rhonda Kramer
Jerry & Becky Edwards says
Thinking of you all & wishing we could be with you to celebrate your mom’s life. So many great memories.
Vickie Precht says
Elaine was such a special lady to me! She was a great friend of my moms and thus mine! I remember her great potatoe salad and visits with out kids to their dairy farm! She always has a story to share, she was a very emotional woman and we exchanged many tears together! Love and hugs to the family and thank God for His promises and many precious memories!
Deb(Butcher) Heuer says
So many fond memories of being at your farm. Elaine was always there with food and a smile after walking the fields. My prayers and sympathy are with your family during this difficult time.
So many fond memories of Elaine. She always had a smile on her face and a meal to feed an army after working in the fields. Thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Ed and Gail Wenner says
I wish we could be with you to honor and remember Elaine. We thank God for her life and offer our sincerest sympathy to all the Radloffs. Elaine was always wearing the sweetest smile and was very warm and friendly to everyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Sydney says
She was my great grandmother, in my family we have a tradition where we make mostly teddy bears out of the dead person’s clothes and I had got the moat detailed one the eyes were just beautiful it was made out of her favorite jeans and I got one of her butterfly pins.