Elaine D. Klass

Elaine D. Klass, 95, Cornell, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Cornell Health Services.

Elaine was born July 16, 1926, in Chippewa County, Town of Arthur, to Art and Mildred (Letendre) Jensen.

She attended Eleanor Grade School and graduated from Cadott High School in 1944.

After graduation, she worked in the office of the Cornell Paper Mill, until she was married.

Elaine married the love of her life, Bill Klass, June 14, 1945, at the Cornell First Presbyterian Church. They just celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary this past year. They made their home in Cornell, and lived there all their lives.

In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and was on a league for several years. Elaine loved going for bike rides and taking walks every day.

She enjoyed reading, watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Brewers games. She also enjoyed family get togethers and church activities. Elaine was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Cornell, for 76 years.

Elaine also worked at Ben Franklin and Northwestern Bank, for many years.

She is survived by her daughter – Sandra (Ron) Kadlec, Cornell; son – Dennis (Cindie) Klass, Cornell, grandchildren – Shelley Kadlec (Michael Janssen), Jill (Willie) Wolfe, Dennis (Michelle) Klass, Tracy (Angie) Klass and Melissa (Jon) Dixon; great-grandchildren – Brandon (Ashley) Wolfe, Brady (Hilary) Wolfe, Alex Ekblad, Annika Ekblad, Emily Klass, Paige Klass, Tye Klass, Megan Klass, Olivia Klass, Cody Klass, Ellie (Tyler) Dixon and Carter Dixon; great-great-grandchildren – Aubree, Braiden, Bennett and Bowen Wolfe; sister-in-law – Judy Jensen; brotherin- law – George Klass; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband – Bill Klass, who passed away in August of 2021; her parents – Art and Millie Jensen; her in-laws – George and Margaret Klass; brothers – Bob and LaVern Jensen; sisters – Marian Western and Norma Zimmerman; sisters-in-law – Wilda Klass, Kathy Scidmore and Sue Jensen; and brothers-in-law – Frank Klass, Earl Western and David Zimmerman.

Mom was a very loving and caring lady, who loved her family so much. Rest in peace, Mom and Grandma, you will be forever missed and never forgotten. We love you so much! Rest in peace.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at the First Presbyterian Church in Cornell, with Pastor Beverly Thompson officiating. Interment was at the Cornell Cemetery, following the service.

Visitation was held from 9 a.m., until the time of services, Monday morning, at the church.

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome. com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the First Presbyterian Church, the Cornell Public Library or to St. Croix Hospice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Cornell Health Services and St. Croix Hospice, for all the kind and compassionate care given to our mom.