Elsie M. Sarff

(1908-2005)

Elsie Sarff of Bath, IL died 4:40 P.M. April 25, 2005 at Mason City Area Nursing Home.  She was born August 6, 1908 to Joseph B. and Margaret (Kramer) Lane.  She married Eldo Sarff April 11, 1931 in Havana, IL.  He died September 9, 1992.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Norman L. (Nancy) Fletcher of Bath, IL; daughter in law, Joyce Sarff of Kewanee, IL; sister, Vera Cowen of Alton, IL; 3 grandchildren: David (Christy) Fletcher of DeSota, IL; Dean (Timi Sue) Fletcher of Aiken, SC; and John N. Sarff of Kewanee, IL; 4 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-Jerry Sarff, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Mrs. Sarff worked with young folks of Snicarte church for several years.  She was a Recorder of Snicarte Royal Neighbors Camp #4256 Lodge from 1943-1984. 

Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, IL.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bath, IL.  A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mason City Area Nursing Home or Fairview Cemetery Fund.