Kathleen "Linky" Elm, 82, Oneida, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 27, 2022. The daughter of Vernon and Katherine (Metoxen) Jourdan was born on June 19, 1940.
Linky went to Chicago Corners School, a two-room schoolhouse in De Pere. She graduated from Seymour High School and spent many years as a Nurse's Aide in Oneida.
She enjoyed fishing and rummaging, loved Elvis and collecting all sorts of memorabilia. She also enjoyed going to the Casino and her favorite game was Keno.
Linky is survived by her partner, David Delveaux; children, Duane Elm, Robert Elm, Earl Jr. "Nuck" (Keyna) Elm and Laurie Doxtator; siblings, Valerie (Marshall) Groleau, Caroleen Jourdan (John), Aloyious Jourdan Sr., June Wommack (Frank "Nuts"), Marvin Jourdan (Janice), and Clint Jourdan. She is further survived by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Elm Sr.; parents, Vernon and Katherine; siblings, Kermit, Hubert, Randy, Elaine, Florence, Floreen and Mary; grandsons David Doxtator and Jimmy Doxtator; and other extended family members.
Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow at James White Cemetery, Oneida.