Elaine K. Ekle

May 19, 1949 - September 11, 2020

Visitation: Visitation will be Saturday from 6-8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.

Service: Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Canton Lutheran Church.

Elaine Kaye Ekle passed away peacefully at Ava’s House of Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, September 11, 2020 at the age of 71. Her funeral service will be at 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Canton Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery near Canton. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

She was born to the late Marvin Kuyper and Alice Diekevers, on May 19, 1949, in Inwood, Iowa. She graduated from West Lyon High school in 1967. She retired for Adams in 2010. She married the love of her life Rich Ekle, May 28, 1970, and they lived in Canton, South Dakota the last 50 years. She loved to go on motorcycle rides, decorate for the holiday seasons, watch sprint car races, buy jewelry and travel. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. She was a member of The America Legion in Hudson, South Dakota and loved to volunteer her time helping the post.

She is Survived by her loving husband of 50 years Rich Ekle; her son Keith (Amber) Ekle, Bellevue, NE; granddaughters- Katelyn (Jimmy) Barnes, Salt Lake City, UT, Morgan and Adalee Ekle, Bellevue, NE; her mother Alice Dekivers, Inwood, IA; sisters- Eloise Hoekstra, Rock Rapids, IA, Carol (Doug) Friest, Harrisburg, SD, Norma (Alan) Maurer, Larchwood, IA, Mary (Warren) Koele, Hull, IA, Diane (Verlin) Wildeboer, Canton, SD; and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her son Wade Ekle in 2007, her father Marvin Kuyper, and brother James Kuyper

Honorary pallbearers are Eloise, Diane, Mary, Norma and Carol sisters of Elaine and niece Kady (Kathryn).

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  1. Shari Jacobd on September 11, 2020 said:

    Elaine was the best. Such a lovely person to visit with and be around. Prayers for strength and comfort in this difficult time.

  2. loren wallem on September 12, 2020 said:

    Richard, so sorry to hear of the lose of Elaine. She always had time to say Hello wherever ever you met her. She was a good person for you, she will be missed. And to her sister Diane, so sorry for your lose. Thinking of you both. Loren Wallem

  3. PERRY EDMUNDS on September 12, 2020 said:

    So very sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Richard and Keith, you have my deepest sympathies. I remember so many good time with her and you guys, she has gone way to soon. Love you guys!

    With great affection, Perry and Katelyn

  4. Merle Stone on September 12, 2020 said:

    Deepest condolencences, lossof a dear friend. Merle and Juanita Stone

  5. June VerBurg on September 12, 2020 said:

    I am so sorry to hear! I didn’t know she was ill! I will pray for you all!
    She was always so fun to be around. Had many good times with all the Legion things!

  6. Lynn Vaksdal on September 12, 2020 said:

    My thoughts are with you during this time I am so sorry for your lost ((( Elaine ))) will be in our hearts and memories for ever ….
    Wishing you Strength and peace during this hard time

  7. Lynn Vaksdal on September 12, 2020 said:

    My thoughts at with you during thus time I am so sorry for your lose Elaine will be in our hearts and memories forever .. Wishing you Strength and peace during this these hard times
    Lynn Vaksdal

  8. Elaine Hood on September 13, 2020 said:

    Rich and family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time!
    Elaine Hood

  9. Judy Jaqua on September 13, 2020 said:

    Thoughts & prayers to you all at this very sad time. May loving memories comfort you..

  10. Carol and Mac McEntee on September 13, 2020 said:

    So sorry for you loss. Prayers to you Rich and family.

  11. Jodi Boyer on September 13, 2020 said:

    Richard and Keith, I’m so sorry to hear that Elaine passed away, you have my deepest sympathies. I will keep you family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time🙏🙏. Elaine was always so nice to me and always had a smile on her face, she will be greatly missed!

  12. al and susy teach on September 13, 2020 said:

    Rich and Keith and family- I am sorry for your loss. I just heard about it minutes ago, and i was shocked. We are praying for all of you during this difficult time. Elaine was always so friendly, and such a happy person. When the person you are closest to is gone, hold on to their memories and know that they are always with you. With deepest sympathy=Al and Susy Teach

  13. Shirley D. Peterson on September 13, 2020 said:

    Rich,
    Sorry to hear of your loss, you have my sympathy. May you find solace in your memories and you have my prayers being sent your way.