Elaine Belle Whitson, 73, De Pere, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was born March 3, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Schofer) Dunkel in the Medford, WI area. She attended Larson Elementary School, Medford High School, and MATC. Elaine enjoyed hiking, scenic drives, flowers, and loved photography and her cat Sara Lee. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Dee Skenandore (nee Whitson); grandchildren: Tanya (Matthew) Krueger, Michael (Rose Parisot)) Paszkiewicz, Ricky Paszkiewicz, Katherine Whitson, Tara Paszkiewicz, Brian Brzezinski, and Brenda Brzezinski; seven great grandchildren; sister Barbara (Loren) Lord; sister Joyce (Roger) Goeser; two nieces: Debra and Patty Jo; and three nephews: Loran, Lee, and Roger Jr., Susan Brzezinski, mother of Paszkiewicz and Brzezinski grandchildren, and Alma Whitson, mother or Katherine Whitson. Elaine was preceded in death by her son David Shane Whitson, and her parents. Visitation for Elaine will be Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Family Parish (corner of Suburban Drive and Lourdes Avenue) from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Medford, WI. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Whitson family. THE RYAN FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family. The family would like to sincerely thank Unity Hospice, Dr. Palubiack, Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem, St. Vincent Dialysis and all special friends and neighbors.