Elaine J. Ebensberger, age 94 of Clinton, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery.
Elaine was born in Clinton on July 11, 1931, the daughter of William and Agnita (Daley) Detterman. She graduated from Lyons High School in the Class of 1949. Elaine married Harold “Ham” Ebensberger on May 7, 1950 in Clinton. Ham passed away on May 3, 2003. She was employed as an operator for Northwestern Bell for 10 years, after which she was a homemaker. She was an active member and volunteer at Community Congregational Church, U.C.C., and a member of the former Odeon Club where she enjoyed bowling. Elaine loved being a grandmother, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed baking, cooking, taking many vacation trips and dining out with family and friends. She was an animal lover, taking care of her many pets, especially her beloved birds and rabbits.
Elaine is survived by her son Mark (Tammy) Ebensberger of Clinton; 2 grandsons, Andy Ebensberger (Tara Wagemester) of Sabula and Matt Ebensberger of Clinton; a brother, Larry “Joe” Detterman of Clinton and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ham, and a sister, Joyce Hildreth. Memorials may be made to the Clinton Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Center. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.