Elaine J. Estes, 84 of Granite City passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. Elaine was born on May 13, 1934 in Granite City; the daughter of the late Gustave “Gus” and Virginia (Szymcek) Rappsis.
Elaine was an administrative clerk for the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles. Elaine loved to outside, especially when she was cutting grass. Her greatest love was spending with her family and she will be remembered for all the special times they shared together.
Elaine is survived by and will be missed by her daughters; Valerie (Gary) Anderson of Granite City, April Bone Pierson (Gordon) of Granite City, Shelby (Randy) Hearne of Holt Summit, MO; son, William (Sondra) Bone of Granite City; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Hood, Linda (Carl) Clayton; brother, Richard (Myrna) Rappsis.
In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her first husband; William Bone and her second husband, James Estes; 2 brothers, Billy Rappsis, Neal Rappsis.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles West officiating at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
