Elaine M. Berka

Elaine M. Berka obituary

Elaine M. Berka

Elaine Berka Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 8, 2025.
Elaine M. Menore Berka, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at her home in Keshena. Elaine was born on February 8, 1926, in Keshena to the late Andrew and Charlotte (Wishcoby) Menore. She attended Haskel High School. Elaine worked as a jewelry maker for several years in Milwaukee before returning to Keshena in 1991. In her free time, she enjoyed decorating cakes, crossword puzzles and spoiling her grandbabies.

Elaine is survived by her grandchildren, Charlotte Menore, Yvonne (Dean) Burr, Sharon (Tammy) Fredricks and Tammy Thom; numerous great-grandchildren including Jalena, Miklo, Brent, Anthony and Antonio (Monica); and several great-great-grandchildren.

Elaine is preceded in death by her partner, George Berka; daughter, Lorraine Thom; parents, Andrew and Charlotte; granddaughter, Dawn Sosa; great-grandson, Javier; and numerous siblings.

A celebration of Elaine's life will be held at a later date.

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