Elaine Schuchard
May 17, 2013
Elaine Schuchard of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, after a courageous battle with cancer. Elaine Ellen was born in LeMars, Iowa, on December 27, 1960, to Berneice (Funk) and Arnold Bremer. The family later moved to Akron, Iowa.
Elaine graduated from Wayne State College. She was an accountant and worked for the Sioux City Journal, over 20 years at the DSM Register, and most recently for Marsh. She loved both interior and cake decorating. She also loved landscaping. Most of all she loved being a “soccer mom” and never missed her children’s games – or any family event.
Elaine leaves behind her loving husband of 19 years, Hal; her children, Megan and Matt; her brother, Doug (Lori) Bremer; her sister, Cheryl (Alan) Vetter; her father, Arnold (Patricia) Bremer; brother in-laws, Lon (Deb) Schuchard and and Craig (Jules) Schuchard; mother-in-law, Deloris Schuchard; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Berneice.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22 at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines, with burial to follow at Norwalk Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Elaine’s family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kristy Jones
06/17/2013
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Elaine. She was such a wonderful woman and always had time to to say hi if we met at the soccer fields or grocery store. I will keep you all in my prayers
Brian Knapp
05/24/2013
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Having grown up in the same neighborhood with both Elaine and Hal in Akron, many good memories of both of you.
Susan and Doug Switalski
05/21/2013
Our heart breaks for the loss of a wonderful lady. Elaine always had a smile and was fun to be around. She will be greatly missed by so many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Evie Shaw
05/21/2013
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. Elaine was always a positive person when we worked together at the Register. While I am sure she is happy to see her mother in heaven, she will always be with you in spirit and looking down with a smile upon you. May God bless all of you and give you comfort during this very difficult time..
Gil and Pat Winter
05/21/2013
We wish to extend our most sincere sympathy to you all. ELAINE was a angel and always light up the room at family gatherings.
The Clark Family
05/20/2013
Matt, Megan and Hal, you have our deepest condolences. As our boys have grown together so has our friendship. Elaine will be remembered for her willingness and loving way of being a mother, friend and partner and it will be with tears in our eyes but, smiles on our faces that we watch your family continue to grow with her arms wrapped tightly around you from above. She is and always will be so proud of you Megan and Matt, never forget. Hal as her friends, we thank you for loving her the way you do.
Your family will always be a part if ours, if you need anything please let us know.
Rusty, Tana, Emily and Brayden Clark
Joan Gideon
05/20/2013
Hal, Megan and Matt, sorry to hear about your loss. Elaine was Dylan's first soccer coach. I will remember her always sitting at soccer and baseball games. She was a great lady and will be missed. Joan, Dylan and Danielle
Beth Ward
05/20/2013
Everyone at Norwalk Middle School would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Hal, Matt and Megan. Matt is a remarkable young man and without a doubt is an extension of his mom. Her spirit will continue to through her kids.
Natalie Martindale
05/20/2013
Elaine was and is a true gem. A gem by definition is one that shines so bright and is one of a kind... and that describes her perfectly. I can't remember a soccer event without her and her awesome smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hal, Matt and Megan and may the memories of her give you peace and comfort at this most difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. She will truly be missed!
Natalie,Trista & Taylor
Superstars Performing Arts
05/20/2013
Keeping Matt and all the Schuchard family in our thoughts and prayers. We had the pleasure of meeting Elaine when Matt started taking Hip Hop at the studio. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Your friends at Superstars Performing Arts.
Angie
05/20/2013
Your mom was such a wonderful lady. She will be dearly missed. I can't count the times she keep me in check on the sidelines over the years. I will never again sit at a soccer game without her spirit crossing my thoughts. Please know that if there is ever anything you guys need that I am only a few digits away. She is in the arms of the Angels; may you find some comfort here
Love - Angie