Elaine was born November 6, 1924 to Andrew Mittal-Bakalar and Mary M. Bakalar in Streator, IL. She was baptized, confirmed and married in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator. She attended Streator elementary schools and graduated from Streator High School in 1943. She worked to earn her technical education at Liberty Beauty School in Peoria, Il., pursuing her career as owner-operator of Vogue Beauty Shop in Streator for eight and one-half years.
She married William C. Hayes of Marseilles, IL, May 16, 1948. They are parents of three daughters; Mary (John) Mitchell of Livonia, MI, Jean (Roger) Reynolds of Ann Arbor, MI and
Elaine (Dale) Sharer of Highland, MI. The family resided in Streator for ten years; Ann Arbor for nineteen, Glasgow, KY for seven years and have resided in Livonia, MI since 1984.
She was employed in sales at J L Hudson, Ann Arbor for several years and was a self-employed Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics for over thirty years in Kentucky and Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and granddaughter Nina (Ryan) Strang of Saline, MI; grandsons Philip Gardner of St. Peter, MN and Evan (Riley) Reynolds of Ann Arbor.
Elaine was an active member of Lola Park Ev. Lutheran Church in Redford, MI, also the Livonia Neighbors and Friends Club and the Livonia Towne Club.
Visitation Monday July 2, 2018 3-8 pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Rd. in Livonia. Funeral Tuesday July 3, 2018, in state 10 am until the time of service at 11 am at Lola Park Lutheran Church 14750 Kinloch in Redford Twp. Elaine will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia. Memorial contributions appreciated to Wisconsin Lutheran Hour Radio 14750 Kinloch Redford Twp., MI 48239.
