Elaine Irene Kimble

Elaine (Beno) Kimble, 84, Green Bay, peacefully passed away Friday, September 23, after a short illness. She was born November 1, 1926 in Green Bay to the late Joseph Jantoski and Irene (Beno) Jantoski. Elaine attended St. Willebrord Grade School and St. Joseph Academy. After graduation, she worked at Baum’s Department Store, where she met her future husband, Robert Kimble. They were married on July 26, 1947 and were blessed with eight wonderful children. Elaine and Robert shared 22 years together before Robert passed away suddenly on October 27, 1969.

Elaine’s dearest accomplishment was her family; children, grandchildren and sons and daughters in law. She was a devoted mother, who instilled the values of education, responsibility and pride. Watching them compete in sports was her greatest joy, next to her Packers. She was a true sports enthusiast.

Survivors include seven children, 2 sons-in-laws and 5 daughters-in-laws: Barbara (Patrick) Stache, Robert (Judy) Kimble, Mary (Robert) Maseker, John (Annette) Kimble, Jim (Bonnie) Kimble, Tom (Jacqui) Kimble, and Richard (Sue) Kimble; six grandchildren: Christopher and Jonathan Stache, Tyler, Samuel, and Alex Kimble, and Allan Wielert; four step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren: Miranda, Tim, and Anna Stache, Gracie Wielert, and Austin and Lillian Stache.

Elaine also leaves behind one cherished sister in law, Carol Beno, 4 nieces and nephews; Dave Beno, Debbie Beno, Fred Beno and Jim Beno, along with their families.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; daughter, Laura Kimble Erl on May 30, 1993; granddaughter, Emily Erl in July 1988; one brother, Warren Beno and one nephew Warren Beno, Jr.

Family and friends may call Monday, September 26, 2011 from 10:00a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 2270 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. Following the visitation at 11:00, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church with Rev. John H. Harper officiating. Burial will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home is assisting the family 920-432-4841. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.schauer-schumacherfuneralhome.com