Elaine Basch of Hanover Park; wife of the late Donald; mom of Julie, Brian (Lisa) and Dennis (Sara); grandma of Piper, Lucas, Lilly and Kayla; sister of Tobert (Julie) and sister in law of Joyce ( Bob) Sojks and Carol Reed; daughter of Paul Donaldson and the late Bernice nee Bidstrup. Elaine retired from Zurich Co. of Schaumburg after 20 years of dedicated service. She loved to travel and was lucky enough to have recently taken a family trip to Aruba, cooking, baking, arts and crafts were her hobbies but spending time with family made her the happiest. Visitation Thursday 3:00 pm until time of her "service" 8:00 pm at the Countrysdie Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood / Schaumburg. After "services" cremation will be private at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory.