Elaine (Hornbaker) Burkett Obituary (1922

Elaine N. Burkett, 92, of rural Keosauqua died at 4:45 P.M. Saturday December 13, 2014 at Donnellson Health Center. She was born October 4, 1922 in Bonaparte to Roger and Nona Story Hornbaker and married Richard W. Burkett June 15, 1943 in Memphis, MO. He died May 27, 1979. Elaine graduated from Bonaparte High School, attended Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls and taught in rural Van Buren County schools as well as in the Headstart Program and was a farm homemaker. She was a member of Keosauqua United Methodist Church. Surviving are a Son, Roger Burkett (Denise) of Keosauqua, a daughter, Charlotte McNabb (Kevin) of Bellevue, NE, five grandchildren, Megan Standifer (Eric), Travis McNabb, Rachel Lyons (Cody), and Celine and Hunter McNabb, three great-grandchildren, Garrett McNabb and Logan and Morgan Standifer, a brother, Gayle Hornbaker (Rosalind) of Minnetonka, MN, and two sisters, JoAnne Baxter of Stonghurst, IL and Carolyn Ohlendorf (Vernon) of Muscatine. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Caroline Collins and two brothers, Cecil and Duane Hornbaker. Private graveside services and burial will be in Center Chapel Cemetery, rural Keosauqua with her niece Rev. Dr. Mary Pugh officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Keosauqua United Methodist Church and may be left at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua or mailed to the family at 25748 Nickel Ave., Keosauqua, IA 52565