Elaine T. Uhler
OCTOBER 8, 1931 – JUNE 15, 2022
Elaine T. Uhler, nee Elaine T. Peterka passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2022. Born in Chicago, IL on Oct. 8, 1931, the daughter of Anthony and Therese Peterka. She is survived by her four children, David Uhler, Karen Uhler, Bob Uhler (Meike) and Donna Matt (Rob) along with her six grandchildren; Allison, Monica, Katie, Jason, Brian and Hannah.
Additionally, she is survived by her brother Jerry Peterka (Beverly). She is preceded in death by her parents along with her husband Jim and her brother Roger.
Elaine wore many hats through her 90 + years, she was a stewardess for TWA airlines, and an Executive Administrator for a manufacturing company for many years.
Elaine loved many things in her 90+ years beginning with her love of family and hosting gatherings at her home which her family fondly called “the Hub.” She and her husband Jim used to host Grandma/Grandpa camps for their grandchildren for a week every summer,
She also loved hosting parties of all kinds for her neighbors and friends and had many notable New Year’s Eve parties, Progressive Dinners and cocktail parties with neighbors and lifelong friends.
She also loved traveling and music. Her love of music introduced her to her husband Jim, as teenagers and members of the CYO band trumpet section. She went on many trips and cruises with family, neighbors and friends.
She took pride in her gardening and was among the first members of the Hawthorn Garden Club and remained active until recently. She was also active in her church and continued her love of creating beautiful flower arrangements as a member of the committee decorating the church as well as being a member of the bell choir.
She had a great sense of humor and was incredibly kind. She befriended anyone who met her, either at work, through her hobbies or even just standing in the grocery line! She never met someone whom she didn’t like or didn’t like her.
Elaine’s visitation will occur from 4PM to 8PM on Sunday, June 19 at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Avenue (Rt 53), Lisle IL 60532.
Funeral services on Mon., June 20 beginning at 9:15AM with prayer service at Blake-Lamb followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn.
June 20, 2022 – 10:00am cst
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