Alice "Elaine" Hoffman

Elaine Hoffman, 73, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. A prayer service will be held Monday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. at Holy Angels Chapel, 15410 Leavenworth Road, Basehor, Kansas 66007. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 16th at Holy Angels Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. and interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

Elaine was born April 17, 1943 in Spalding, Nebraska to Francis Cain, Sr. and Mary (Willy) Cain. She lived in Nebraska and Minnesota before moving to California where she met James Hoffman. On February 4, 1961, Elaine and Jim were married and then moved to Kansas City, Kansas. Elaine worked at Holy Angels Catholic Church for 20 years as a secretary. She was active in the CWO through her church. When her children were younger she served as the President of the PTA and other various organizations. Elaine enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs as well as crafting, but most of all; she loved spending time with her family.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; siblings, Leo, Dan, Margaret, Eleanor, Fran, Joe, Lorayne, Bill, Bob, Ron, and Cathy. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Sherry Fisher, Kim (Steve) Wilson, Brad Hoffman, and Lonni (Tim) Carter; siblings, Gerald Cain, J.D. Cain, Claire Cullen, and Connie Torstvet; grandchildren, Colby (Melissa) Fisher, Austin (Susan) Fisher, Chelsie Carter, Colton Carter, Ashley Hoffman, Tyler Wilson, Britney Hoffman, Michelle Wilson and Casey Wilson; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Fisher, Jeremiah Swafford, Cheristi Edland, Madison Wilson, Taylor Wilson, Dakota Wilson, Austin Wilson, and a great-granddaughter on the way; and a great-great grandchild, Ashtyn Johnson.

Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.chapelhill-butler.com as the funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112.