Elaine S. Link

1951 - 2016

Elaine S. Link 1951 - 2016
CARLINVILLE, IL - Elaine S. Link, 64, of Carlinville, passed away Monday morning, April 11, 2016, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
Elaine was born Oct. 23, 1951, to Earl and Louise (Cooper) Oller in Springfield, Ill. Elaine met the love of her life while attending Blackburn College. She married William R. "Bill" Link on July 8, 1972, in Springfield, Ill.
Elaine retired from teaching science at Carlinville High School in 2007. She taught at Ashland School District from 1974-1982.
She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and devoted friend.
She was a member of Carlinville United Methodist Church where she was the former organist and bell choir director, and also active with Sarah Circle. Elaine was also a member of the American Quilters Society.
She loved reading, quilting, sewing, crossword puzzles, F1 racing, and nature. She loved spending time in the woods and loved driving her Porsche.
Elaine is survived by her husband, Bill; mother, Louise Oller of Springfield, Ill.; two sons, Steven M. Link of St. Louis, Mo., and John A. Link of Carlinville, Ill.; three sisters: Kathryn (Robert) Davis of Berkley, N.J., Barbara (Paul) Carter of Riverton, Ill., and Cindy (Paul) Wilkinson of Mankato, Minn.; brother, Darrell (Evelyn) Oller of Lincoln, Ill.; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Earl Oller, and son, Timothy C. Link in September of 2008.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 15, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at Carlinville United Methodist Church, 201 S. Broad St., Carlinville, IL.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to: Blackburn College - Biology Department, Carlinville United Methodist Church - Sarah Circle, or The John Link Benefit Fund.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.