Elsa M. Strite

May 7, 1929 - November 19, 2014

Elsa M. Strite, 85, of Richmond, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 while in the company of family members, at her residence. Elsa was born in Overkalix, Sweden on May 7, 1929, a daughter of the late Eduard and Alma (Olson) Johanson. She graduated nursing school and was a registered nurse at Swedish Covenant and Edgewater Hospitals in Chicago, then became a medical assistant for Dr. O'Donnell in Evanston for over 16 years, retiring in 1990. She was married to Lloyd "Bud" Strite on March 13, 1982 in Chicago, IL. She was a member of Wonder Lake Bible Church in Wonder Lake, IL. Elsa loved hiking and skiing, enjoyed her gardening and was an excellent cook. She is survived by her husband "Bud", a sister Gunnel Ragner of New Glarus, Wi, a niece and a nephew. Elsa was preceded by two sisters and two brothers. Memorial visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. Friday November 28, 2014 until the memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St Richmond, IL. Rev. Merle Conklin will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moody Bible Institute 820 N. LaSalle St Chicago, IL 60010.