Elaine M. Trowbridge, nee Kayser, 73, of Elgin and formerly of Bartlett; loving wife for almost 50 years, of John; sister of the late Erick; sister in law of Margie (Bill) Sellke; aunt of Chris; daughter of the late Erich and the late Elsie; daughter in law of Mary M. Trowbridge; a true friend of many and will be missed by Nelly, the rescued family cat. Elaine was a valued employee of Sears for over 40 years. In her spare time she enjoyed listening to jazz, collecting antiques, traveling around the New England states with John - admiring the Fall colors and any lighthouses they came across. Researching family genealogy was also something Elaine enjoyed. She was known to have a soft spot for any and all animals. Memorial visitation Thursday, January 3rd, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory prior to Elaine's memorial. In lieu of flowers donations to Anderson Animal Shelter or PAWS would be appreciated.