Elaine R. Struensee, 83, of Huntley, died peacefully in her home.
Elaine was born in Chicago on August 25, 1940, to parents Phillip and Helen (nee Wojciechowski) Archacki. Her first job was at Andy’s Candies in which she shared fond memories, and was a graduate of Good Council High School.
Elaine was very social and greatly enjoyed being with her friends. Favorite activities included playing Bingo, Bunco, and Bocce Ball in Del Webb's Sun City, and hanging out at the pool in the summer. Her style was her own, mainly her consistent blue nail polish in varying shades and kept an immaculate house. Holidays were a favorite in celebrating with her family. She was looking forward to Easter and sharing her favorite dish of Polish sausage and sauerkraut. Elaine was strong-willed and independent, and loved her family. She will be missed dearly.
Elaine is survived by her children, Laura (Scott) Jankovec, Deanna McClure, and James Struensee, her grandchildren, Kerstyn (fiancé Matthew Sherrill) Jankovec, Kevin (Marissa) Jankovec, and Megan Jankovec, many loving cousins, and her dear friend Elaine Erny.
Services for the family were private.
For further information, please contact the Defiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772.
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I was one of her bingo and bunco friends. She will be missed. She was a nice lady with beautiful nails..
A truly beautiful and incredible lady! Loved your Mom. Prayers to your entire family.
Elaine will be missed by her friends at the Huntley Legion Bingo, I being one of them. She always had a smile, and very easy to talk to. Rest in peace Elaine.
Laura, Deanna, and James, We are so sorry about the passing of your mom. She was a neighbor of our for 17 years . Your mom was in our in our ladies bunco group also . She was always very kind , and enjoyed all our activities here in our group called Redport . She will be missed .
She will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
My heartfelt condolences to Elaine’s family. She talked often about her grandchildren. Elaine was one of the people who that n welcomed me when I move to our neighborhood 11yrs ago. Will miss her at our Bunco group, with her special “rolling twist of the dice”. Elaine always had a smile and a helping hand at our neighborhood functions. Memories of Elaine will begin with a Smile.
I worked with Elaine @ First Midwest Bank for over 15 years & we had so many memories during our time their—Elaine said how much fun she had @ Sun City & said you have to move there which I did when I retired—I always ran into Elaine @ pool & we’d talk about old times & our families—I sure will miss my friend.
I worked with Elaine for over 10 years at First Midwest Bank . She was a good friend and a good co worker. We had so much fun during the days .I and her are always leading with the department monthly contest . We raised back home everyday but she was a speed racer driver :) too . I will missed her . We will missed you . Eternal rest grant unto her , O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen
We’re so sorry to hear this . She will be missed at Huntley bingo.. she was always so sweet to everyone.. our prayers go out to her family.
We will miss her smiling face at Grafton Bingo. Our prayers are with her family.