Dolores S. Elkins age 87 of Clinton, passed away Saturday Dec. 11, 2021 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL. Visitation will be held Tuesday Dec. 14th at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be held at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery, Clinton at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Dolores was born on Nov. 5, 1934 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Herman and Edna (Andersen) Krogman. She married LaVern Elkins on June 30, 1955 in rural Clinton County, IA; he died in 2008. Dolores worked as a machine welder for Collis Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish.
Dolores is survived by her four sons, David (Debbie) Elkins of Clinton, Brian (Dawn) Elkins of Clinton, Michael (Barb) Elkins of Palatine, IL, and Thomas (Lori) Elkins of Clinton; five granddaughters, Heather, Amy, Amanda, Whitney, and Amber; five great grandchildren, Michelle, Madison, McKenzie, Connor, and Renee; two sisters, Elaine and Mary; and three brothers, Raphael, Norbert, and Henry. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, and a brother.
