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posted on lifestorynet.com November 2009
DiMAGGIO
To Elsie DiMaggio, nothing mattered more than the love shared among family. She was compassionate and generous, always putting the needs of others ahead of her own. Elsie enjoyed being active well into her later years and only when her health demanded, did she ever slow down. The holidays were always such a special time of year in Elsie’s home as she understood the value in just spending time together. Elsie shared over 67 years of marriage with the love of her life and the family they established together will be her lasting legacy.
As the period that became known as the “Roaring Twenties” dawned in America, people enjoyed high-flying prosperity and they celebrated by having fun whenever they could. They went dancing, went to the movies, and threw parties. The year 1920 was a year of great joy in the family of Fred and Erna (Schult) Loeblein as they welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Elsie, on June 14th. Elsie was born in Detroit, Michigan and joined older sister Marie in her family. With the birth of her younger sister Muriel, the Loeblein family was complete. Elsie’s father worked for Hudson Motor Company while her mother was a homemaker. Elsie grew up in Detroit and described herself as a tomboy. She attended local schools and during a time when America’s youth often were needed in the workplace rather than in the classroom, Elsie completed her formal education all the way through high school.
It was while she was in high school that Elsie met the man who would forever change the course of her life. His name was Jack DiMaggio and he was a fellow student. After dating for a time, the couple was married on September 11, 1942 in their hometown of Detroit. As WWII sent many of our young men overseas, Jack entered the Navy and it was while he was deployed that Elsie and Jack were blessed with the birth of their daughter Muriel. While her husband was overseas Elsie stayed with her parents.
With his time in the service completed, Jack again joined his young wife and new daughter. They were thrilled when their son Jack, Jr. joined their family in 1953, rounding out their family. Jack worked long hours as a machinist in order to support his family while Elsie stayed home to tend to the house and care for the children. As their primary caregiver, Elsie took her role seriously as she wanted to raise her children well. She made sure that her children knew right from wrong and she didn’t shy away from handing out a dose of discipline when needed. Elsie was supportive of her children and was active in their lives as well. She helped lead their Girl Scout and Cub Scout troops and was active in their church youth group activities at Mount Zion Lutheran Church.
Elsie enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and she was famous for her pineapple upside down cake. This dish always accompanied Elsie to any gathering whether among family, at potlucks, or for church functions.
Family was always the main focus in Elsie’s life. As a couple she and Jack enjoyed dancing polkas, playing pinochle, and once their children were grown they liked traveling together. Their destinations even included Hawaii and Europe.
Some of Elsie’s most treasured times were when her family was all gathered together. When her children were young they established the family tradition of going to Pt. Pelee in Ontario with their friends Al and Mary Jane for the Fourth of July. There were so many precious memories that were established during these family times which will be forever cherished.
When her family grew to include grandchildren nothing could have pleased Elsie more. She and Jack even decided to leave their home in Detroit and relocate to Plainwell in order to be closer to their daughter and her family. Although Elsie missed Detroit and the many things that the big city life has to offer, nothing compared to spending time with their grandchildren, Sterling and Adam. She was active in their lives too as she regularly attended their school and sporting events and was of course, one of their biggest fans.
She and Jack enjoyed going back to Detroit to spend time with her sister, Muriel and brother-in-law Ray. They played cards and talked until the wee hours of the morning.
Once they were in Plainwell, Elsie and Jack fit right in to their new community where she enjoyed pursuing some of her interests. They found a church to join and were active with the Plainwell Seniors and the Gun River Conservation Club. Elsie and Jack also enjoyed regularly going out for breakfast. Elsie liked to shop or at times, she just enjoyed window shopping or even simply walking around the mall. She liked to keep her mind sharp by completing crossword puzzles. Even as the years passed by, Elsie seemed much younger than she really was and not just by her lifestyle, but also in her appearance. She was so proud of the fact that the years had been kind to her.
Just this past spring, Elsie’s health began to decline which ultimately led to the stroke she suffered in November from which she was unable to recover.
With so much love to give, Elsie DiMaggio touched the hearts of so many within her reach. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh, often sharing her warm laughter with the world around her. Elsie was devoted to caring for her family, impacting future generations for years to come.
Even though her family and friends now say goodbye, they will continue to keep her memory alive by remembering the moments they were given to share with the remarkable woman they treasured. She will be dearly missed.
Elsie DiMaggio of Plainwell died at Kairos Dwelling on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Elsie’s family includes her husband of 67 years, Jack, daughter Muriel (Sterling) MacDonald, son Jack (Donna Trembeth) DiMaggio, Jr., 2 grandchildren: Sterling (Heather) and Adam (Mai), 1 great grandson Gavin, 3 step grandchildren: Kevin, Amanda, and Samantha, and a sister Muriel Cunningham and a brother Frederick Loeblein Jr.
Visit with Elsie’s family and friends and share light refreshments, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Life Story Funeral Home, Plainwell, 120 S. Woodhams (685-5881). Funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory or photo, sign her memory book online before coming to the funeral home, or make a memorial contribution to Kairos Dwelling.
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posted on lifestorynet.com November 2009
DiMAGGIO
To Elsie DiMaggio, nothing mattered more than the love shared among family. She was compassionate and generous, always putting the needs of others ahead of her own. Elsie enjoyed being active well into her later years and only when her health demanded, did she ever slow down. The holidays were always such a special time of year in Elsie’s home as she understood the value in just spending time together. Elsie shared over 67 years of marriage with the love of her life and the family they established together will be her lasting legacy.
As the period that became known as the “Roaring Twenties” dawned in America, people enjoyed high-flying prosperity and they celebrated by having fun whenever they could. They went dancing, went to the movies, and threw parties. The year 1920 was a year of great joy in the family of Fred and Erna (Schult) Loeblein as they welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Elsie, on June 14th. Elsie was born in Detroit, Michigan and joined older sister Marie in her family. With the birth of her younger sister Muriel, the Loeblein family was complete. Elsie’s father worked for Hudson Motor Company while her mother was a homemaker. Elsie grew up in Detroit and described herself as a tomboy. She attended local schools and during a time when America’s youth often were needed in the workplace rather than in the classroom, Elsie completed her formal education all the way through high school.
It was while she was in high school that Elsie met the man who would forever change the course of her life. His name was Jack DiMaggio and he was a fellow student. After dating for a time, the couple was married on September 11, 1942 in their hometown of Detroit. As WWII sent many of our young men overseas, Jack entered the Navy and it was while he was deployed that Elsie and Jack were blessed with the birth of their daughter Muriel. While her husband was overseas Elsie stayed with her parents.
With his time in the service completed, Jack again joined his young wife and new daughter. They were thrilled when their son Jack, Jr. joined their family in 1953, rounding out their family. Jack worked long hours as a machinist in order to support his family while Elsie stayed home to tend to the house and care for the children. As their primary caregiver, Elsie took her role seriously as she wanted to raise her children well. She made sure that her children knew right from wrong and she didn’t shy away from handing out a dose of discipline when needed. Elsie was supportive of her children and was active in their lives as well. She helped lead their Girl Scout and Cub Scout troops and was active in their church youth group activities at Mount Zion Lutheran Church.
Elsie enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and she was famous for her pineapple upside down cake. This dish always accompanied Elsie to any gathering whether among family, at potlucks, or for church functions.
Family was always the main focus in Elsie’s life. As a couple she and Jack enjoyed dancing polkas, playing pinochle, and once their children were grown they liked traveling together. Their destinations even included Hawaii and Europe.
Some of Elsie’s most treasured times were when her family was all gathered together. When her children were young they established the family tradition of going to Pt. Pelee in Ontario with their friends Al and Mary Jane for the Fourth of July. There were so many precious memories that were established during these family times which will be forever cherished.
When her family grew to include grandchildren nothing could have pleased Elsie more. She and Jack even decided to leave their home in Detroit and relocate to Plainwell in order to be closer to their daughter and her family. Although Elsie missed Detroit and the many things that the big city life has to offer, nothing compared to spending time with their grandchildren, Sterling and Adam. She was active in their lives too as she regularly attended their school and sporting events and was of course, one of their biggest fans.
She and Jack enjoyed going back to Detroit to spend time with her sister, Muriel and brother-in-law Ray. They played cards and talked until the wee hours of the morning.
Once they were in Plainwell, Elsie and Jack fit right in to their new community where she enjoyed pursuing some of her interests. They found a church to join and were active with the Plainwell Seniors and the Gun River Conservation Club. Elsie and Jack also enjoyed regularly going out for breakfast. Elsie liked to shop or at times, she just enjoyed window shopping or even simply walking around the mall. She liked to keep her mind sharp by completing crossword puzzles. Even as the years passed by, Elsie seemed much younger than she really was and not just by her lifestyle, but also in her appearance. She was so proud of the fact that the years had been kind to her.
Just this past spring, Elsie’s health began to decline which ultimately led to the stroke she suffered in November from which she was unable to recover.
With so much love to give, Elsie DiMaggio touched the hearts of so many within her reach. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh, often sharing her warm laughter with the world around her. Elsie was devoted to caring for her family, impacting future generations for years to come.
Even though her family and friends now say goodbye, they will continue to keep her memory alive by remembering the moments they were given to share with the remarkable woman they treasured. She will be dearly missed.
Elsie DiMaggio of Plainwell died at Kairos Dwelling on Saturday, November 28, 2009.
Elsie’s family includes her husband of 67 years, Jack, daughter Muriel (Sterling) MacDonald, son Jack (Donna Trembeth) DiMaggio, Jr., 2 grandchildren: Sterling (Heather) and Adam (Mai), 1 great grandson Gavin, 3 step grandchildren: Kevin, Amanda, and Samantha, and a sister Muriel Cunningham and a brother Frederick Loeblein Jr.
Visit with Elsie’s family and friends and share light refreshments, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Life Story Funeral Home, Plainwell, 120 S. Woodhams (685-5881). Funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a favorite memory or photo, sign her memory book online before coming to the funeral home, or make a memorial contribution to Kairos Dwelling.
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JACK DiMAGGIO
MOMM 3 US Navy World War II
Feb 20 1920 Dec 24 2009
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Jun 14 1920 Nov 25 2009
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