Elaine Funkhouser Obituary

Elaine Louise Funkhouser

Elaine Louise (Armitage) Funkhouser passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Danville, Kentucky.

Elaine was born December 29, 1926, in Attica, to Hayward and Velma (Frankenfield) Armitage. She married Richard Funkhouser November 13, 1947, and he preceded her in death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Stallings, in 2021; brother-in-law, William Stallings, in 2007; and son-in-law, Dennis Shoup, in 1993.

Elaine is survived by her daughters, Roxann (James) Young of New Washington, Janie (Steve) Elder of Derby, Kansas; and son, Tom Funkhouser of Danville, Kentucky. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Hilary (Rod) Bowerman, Scott (Christie) Shoup, Mark (Joanna Freed) Strohminger, Ryan (Jerrica) Funkhouser, and Ian Funkhouser; and three stepgrandchildren, Jessica (Scott) Wagner, Travis (Hollie) Elder, and Tyler (Christina) Elder. Also, surviving are great-grandchildren, Caleb (Lauren) Strohminger, Madison Shoup, Keegan Shoup, Drew Bowerman, Addilee Funkhouser, Brody Funkhouser, and Collier Funkhouser; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter, Collins Jane Strohminger.

Elaine grew up in Attica and on the family farm west of town. She attended Attica Schools and graduated in 1944. She went on to nursing training, which was cut short because she couldn't stand the heat in the operating rooms! That would not be the case today! She went on to work for Dr. Robert Cahill until she had children. When her children were grown, she worked for dentists Dr. John Kofol and Dr. David Kagy until her retirement.

She was active at Attica United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school for many years, being involved in the ladies' circle, and helping with funerals and Rotary dinners. She was also a member of Red Hats Society, enjoying time with friends.

In 2010, she moved with Tom's family to Danville, Kentucky, where she resided until her passing.

Funeral services for Elaine will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Attica Community Church, 98 Mill Street, Attica. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Private burial will be at a later date. Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville is assisting family with their arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up in Elaine's memory with Seneca East Public Library, 14 N. Main Street, Attica, OH 44807.

Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.