Elaine Faye Mathewson

Elaine Mathewson Obituary Elaine Faye Neill Mathewson, 86, of Sutter, passed away at 4:13 am Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Elaine was born December 25, 1938, the daughter of William Ray and Nellie Mae (Prather) Neill in Disco, Illinois. She grew up on a farm in the Stillwell, IL, area and graduated from Bowen High School in 1957. On August 10, 1957, she was united in marriage to George James Mathewson at Sutter Salem Bible Church. Elaine enjoyed being a farmwife and was active in the Home Extension. She was always supporting her children in their activities such as 4-H, FFA, band, and various sporting events. That support carried on throughout her life into her grandchildrens lives. Elaine worked as a cook for Montebello Nursing Home and Robert Morris College. She then became the head baker for County Market in Keokuk. Besides cooking and baking, Elaine also enjoyed making crafts. She was an active member of Sutter Salem Bible Church for as long as she was able. Elaine is survived by her 5 children, Marcia Mathewson of Sutter, Rodney Mathewson of Springfield, Missouri, Cheryl Gerhardt of Mendon, Randy Mathewson of Sutter, and Rob Mathewson of St. Charles, Missouri; grandchildren, Alyssa (Joe) Craven, Aaron Gerhardt, Alayna (Kallin) Crile, Alicyn Gerhardt, Elizabeth (Corban) Moore and Eleanor "Ella" Mathewson; great grandchildren, James and Harrison Craven and Waylon Moore; and two nieces, Sharon "Sheri" (Buddy) Renner and Joyce (D.J.) Whitaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George, in 2002; son-in-law, Robert Gerhardt; two sisters, Wylda Steinkuhler and Helen Ruffcorn; brothers-in-law Leroy Steinkuhler and Lester Ruffcorn; and niece, Sue Ruffcorn. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sutter Salem Bible Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 8:00 PM Thursday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. Memorials may be directed to The Salvation Army in Keokuk or Sutter Salem Bible Church. Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements. Services Visitation Thursday May 1, 2025 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Printy Funeral Home 317 Main Street Warsaw, IL 62379 Funeral Service Friday May 2, 2025 10:00 AM Sutter Salem Bible Church (Sutter) To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Elaine Faye Mathewson, please visit our Tree Store.