Elaine J. Gram

Elaine J. Gram obituary, Algona, IA

Elaine J. Gram

Elaine Gram Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lentz Funeral Home - Algona on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Elaine Gram, 77 of Lakota, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Algona. Online condolences may be made at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Elaine Jaloise Gram, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Lindsey) Gram, was born on December 7, 1947, in Rowan, Iowa where she was raised. She attended school in Belmond and graduated with the class of 1965. In her earlier years, she was employed at several different jobs throughout her life. Her last on being a physical therapy assistant in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
She received Jesus as her Savior in her later years of life and was baptized at Community Chapel in Lakota, Iowa. Elaine loved dogs, birds and all kinds of animals. Elaine enjoyed Hallmark Christmas movies all year long. She will be remembered for her generosity and kindness to others.
Elaine is survived by her sisters, Sally (Vern) Gordon and Paula (Lee) Wilmarth, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents.
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