Born August 2, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa to Carl Otto Edward and Amanda Olivia (Nelson) Davis, she married David T. Rogers on May 4, 1946. He died May 2, 1971. She later married Russell Bailey on May 14, 1983. He died October 31, 1988. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
Surviving are two sons, David J. (Teri-Ellen) Rogers of Hinsdale, Illinois and Thomas M. (Cynthia) Rogers of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Jeremy (Lauren) Rogers of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Michael and Thomas Rogers of Austin, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Zachary Rogers of Arlington Heights, Illinois and one brother, Kenneth (Gail) Davis of Mediapolis, Iowa.
A homemaker, Elaine enjoyed playing golf and bowling. When she was in high school in Iowa, she was a very good basketball player. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
Elaine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
Her Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. Father Michael Andrejek will be the celebrant. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday morning at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Burial will be at Fon du Lac Township Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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