Elaine Jane Butorac

Elaine Jane Butorac obituary, Crystal, MN

Elaine Jane Butorac

Elaine Butorac Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Coon Rapids on Jun. 1, 2024.

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Elaine J. Butorac, age 90, passed away on March 6th, 2024 at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta, MN. Elaine was born on February 17, 1934 to Edward Stish and Anna Brever. She spent most of her childhood years in Chisholm MN. She married Terry M. Butorac in 1955 and they raised their family in the Twin Cities. A highlight of her life was when she got hired by Medtronic as an administrative assistant.
Elaine loved life---she enjoyed people, music, dancing, numbers and all things in nature including birds and animals...especially kitties!!
She is survived by her former husband, Terry Butorac. Her four children, Paula Theisen (Rick), Carrie Butorac, Kim Butorac Good (Joman}, John Butorac(Valerie}, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, June 6th at Washburn McReary in Coon Rapids, MN. In lieu of flowers sends donations to Chisholm Community Foundation-4 Southwest 3rd Ave.
Chisholm, MN 55719. Elaine loved Chisholm MN!!

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