Elaine Evelyn Kovac (nee Kuhtic), age 91 of Wayland, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kovac Jr.; daughter, JoAnne; and baby girl. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Laure Parliament (Larry Kubiak), Catherine (Shannon) Keefer, and Mary (Mike Iciek) Kovac-Iciek. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kyle (Caitlin) Parliament, Tayler Keefer (Felix Robles), Tessa Clink (Jonathan), Tanner Keefer, Jackson (Samantha) Iciek, Grant Iciek, Scott (Angela) Kubiak, Hillary Kubiak (Seb Dobry); great-grandchildren Liam, Kohen, Kade, Daxton, Brooks, Bella, Braxton, Aria, and Isla; sisters Mary T. Kovac and Gerry (Delos) Schad as well as many nieces and nephews.
Elaine was born and raised on her family’s farm in Wayland where she attended Wayland schools. She was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Elaine loved her church and held many different positions including organist, cantor, choir member, children’s choir director and religious ed. teacher. More than anything, she loved to spend time with her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
The funeral Mass celebrating Elaine’s life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 128 Cedar St. Wayland, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Therese Catholic Church with the Rosary from 4-4:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Therese Choir or to Wings of Hope Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in their guest book online.
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