Elaine Elma Morse

Elaine Elma Morse, 91, of  Rochester passed away May 17, 2015 at Homestead Assisted Living in Rochester.

Elaine was born January 12, 1924 to Henry & Clara (Schmidt) Horstmann in rural Chatfield. She was baptized February 10, 1924 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield and confirmed in the church on May 9, 1937.

Elaine grew up in the Chatfield area, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1941.  She married Clarence “Ike” Morse on June 26, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Elaine & Ike lived Rochester where Elaine was employed by IBM.

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester for many years.  She enjoyed many leisure interests including: bowling, crafts, traveling, camping, and country music.

Elaine is survived by son Wayne (Julie) Morse of Minneapolis.  Three grandchildren: Kimberly Morse, Maci (Michael) Harrison, & Seth (Sara) Morse.   Three step grandchildren, six great grandchildren with one on the way.  Her sister Gladys Karver of Chatfield survives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ike, parents, three brothers, and one sister.

A Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM ,Thursday, May 21 , 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield with Pastor Preston Paul officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church.   Burial will follow the service at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.