Elaine B. Ronspies, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1935 in Princeton, a daughter of Anton and Julia (Jezeski) Novak. Elaine married John Ronspies on December 28, 1957 in Princeton. Mrs. Ronspies was the Town Clerk in the Town of Marion for 10 years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Neshkoro.

Mrs. Ronspies is survived by her husband, John Ronspies of Wautoma; 3 children, Brian Ronspies of Wautoma, Julie (Dan) Giese of Waupun, Colleen (Tim) Wallender of North Fond du Lac; 3 grandchildren, Kailey, Taylor, Daelyn Giese; sister, Josephine Bartel of Princeton; brother, Harold (Lois) Novak of Green Lake; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Aloysius Novak; sister, Angeline Jackowski.

A Memorial Mass for Elaine B. Ronspies will take place on Friday, October 30, at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 9 a.m., at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton with Father William Whalen officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Princeton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Agnesian Hospice Hope.

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