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Elaine Virginia (LaMirande) Anderson, age 95, of New Richmond, WI passed away March 18, 2025.
She married Curtiss Anderson in 1951 after graduating from Bethesda School of Nursing with Gustavus. They enjoyed 66 memorable years together, raising their three children in New Richmond while engaging actively in church and community.
Elaine was born Easter Sunday March 31,1929 and raised west of New Richmond, the third of six children of Joseph and Emma LaMirande. She was the first school nurse in New Richmond Schools and was a life-long caregiver. Family gatherings were frequent, open to all and Elaine was treasured as the family historian. The people of Johnson Motors were integral to her life also; she was with Curt every step of the way during his 67- year career at Johnsons. Elaine was strong, independent and loving, a woman of great faith who cared for people and the Earth.
Elaine is survived by her children Mick (Connie), Michele (Jim) Hermansen, and Marin (Kevin) Hansch, grandchildren Chris Anderson, Greg (Theresa) Anderson, Chad (Mandy) Anderson, Stephanie (Mitch) Campeau, Scott (Laurel) Anderson, Kristi (Jeff) Johnson, Jacci (Ryan) Fedeler, Ryan (Sara) Hansch, Kayla (Mike) Wachter, nine great-grandchildren, brother Roger LaMirande, sister-in-law Angie LaMirande, brother-in-law Owen Anderson, sister- and brother-in-law Carrie (David) Peterson, sister-in-law Susan Anderson. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Curtiss in 2017, sister Ione and Clarence Belisle, sister Gloria and Wilbur Ostendorf, brother Joseph LaMirande Jr, sisters Sally LaMirande, Trudy LaMirande, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Dwight and Margaret Anderson, Larry Anderson, and Roxann Anderson.
Celebration of life was Saturday, April 5 at 11:30 am, First Lutheran Church, 218 CTH-K, New Richmond, WI with visitation 9:30 – 11:30 am preceding the service. Elaine’s service was live streamed via the link below the obituary.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers and plants to Five Loaves Food Shelf Capital Campaign, Lakeview Hospital Foundation fbo Lakeview Hospice, or Westfields Hospital Foundation.
The family is very grateful to the administration and staff of The St. Croix Health Center and to Lakeview Hospice for their compassionate and highly skilled care for Elaine and our family.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
Click here to watch the recording of Elaine’s memorial service.
10 Comments
I am so glad to have had that moment recently to speak with your mother. She sounded strong and happy to be with you. I won’t forget her gracious ways. She will be missed. Love, Julia
Elaine was such a special person with so many wonderful qualities. Her loving gentle nature is always something I admired. She was also strong, always willing to help others and had a great faith in God. I will miss our chats and hearing her wisdom about life. She was a good friend. I am happy she is now with Jesus in heaven with all her loved ones that have gone before her. My sympathies to your family. ❤️
I feel honored to have known Elaine for many years!
She was such a friendly and caring lady , always smiling and ready to listen and lend support when needed.
I’ll miss talking to her,
With love, Gisela
Thank you Aunt Elaine for caring enough to pour into me all my life. Through challenges and long absences, you were always steadfast in your love and support. I am grateful to have been lucky enough to know you. Say hi to Uncle Curt. Love you ♥️
Elaine was, and always will be, my treasured friend and role model. Fly high and rest in peace dear one.
I am sure Elaine is dancing in heaven with her Curt! Her smile and kindness always lit up the room…..Fly High Angel Elaine you will be missed!
I will always remember her for her gentle and sincere kindness. She had a look in her eye that showed you she knew you and your family and was wondering how you were doing. I also remember going to see her as a school nurse when I was young and not feeling well. I was in good care when I walked into her nurse’s office and felt better almost immediately.
Gods Blessings to all the Anderson families what a wonderful lady she was I have a lot of memories of her and Curt when they would come up to Louis Inn in Dresser for dinner when I waitress on weekends they were so fun to wait on,Im sure her and Curt are dancing in heaven
Sorry for your loss Marin. You and your family are in my thoughts. I pray you are all blessed with beautiful memories of your Mom.
Leanne
I had only 2 opportunities to visit with this lovely lady. What quickly struck me was the warmth and glow that came from her smile and speech. I wish I had known her longer as I’m sure she had much wisdom to share. I’m very sorry to learn of your loss.
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