E. Delehanty

E. Delehanty

August 27, 1929 - July 19, 2023

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E. Elaine Delehanty, 93, of rural Mineral Point, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Peniel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Elaine was born on August 27, 1929 in the Welsh settlement, Mifflin Township, the daughter of Alvin and Ethelyn (Hughes) Jones. Elaine was united in marriage to Oliver “Pete” Delehanty on November 24, 1947 in Lancaster, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2006. She graduated from Rewey High School.

Elaine grew up on the family farm dating back to 1846. After marriage she lived the life of farming while raising her seven children by purchasing and maintaining the many acres in the Old Welsh Settlement. She assisted her husband in starting a real estate business in the early 1960s. By 1964 Elaine and husband Pete began a retail business on Platteville's main street as Surplus Store. During the next 35 years Elaine and Pete operated the Surplus Store while also maintaining the heritage farm and farmland. They successfully retired the Surplus Store in 1999.

Elaine was a member of the Eastern Star and United Methodist Church in Rewey. Elaine, proud of her heritage, has researched and compiled the family genealogy with numerous Welsh connections. Later in life she enjoyed volunteering at the Platteville Thrift Store. 

Elaine is survived by her six children, Jim (Mary Ann) Delehanty, Tom (friend, Judy Richardson) Delehanty, Linda Gray-Grotkin, Roger Delehanty, Bill (friend Jodi) Delehanty and Bruce (Liz) Delehanty; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Ann Stead; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver “Pete' in 2006, son Robert in 2004, daughter-in-law Mari Delehanty, son-in-law Ken Gray, sisters, Lela (Walter) Kabele, Ina Jones, Margaret (Jack) Osborne, Martha Woodard-Moon, and an infant sister. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard (Hazel) and Floyd Jones.

The family extends a thankful appreciation to Upland Hills Health and Crestridge Senior Living for their professional support and caring.

In leu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of one's choice.

 

 

 

 

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Carolyn Schuldt
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Please accept my deepest sympathy, Liz....I can also empathize on losing loved one...you were so kind to my wonderful mom, Zelma, when she was at care center....and remember when you were telling me that she had fallen gently and was just laughing about it...how I miss her daily...she was a mentor, mom, best friend and we treasured each other...I'd come up from Peoria often when gas was reasonable and I was younger (now 80) and she had lovely roommates...being her reluctant court appointed guardian was often a nightmare but think it is much more supportive now...Grant County had reputation as being one of toughest in Midwest...it wasn't easy but she is at peace with my father and other loved ones...still have family home but Pville and UWP have changed so much! again sincere sympathy...moms are very special ladies and am sure you mom in law was also. Blessings....have lost many many friends as many of us have... Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt
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Sandy Vick
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My condolences to your families at the loss of Elaine. Through Gary and Molly I was able to get to know her kindness. Again, my condolences.
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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy, God bless
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Betty Nihles-Davis
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Bruce,Liz, Roger & all, your mother was the sweetest and kindest person I had ever meant. You babywere all so lucky to be blessed with her. Love & Peace to all of you.
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Cheryl Havlik
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Elaine was my birthday sister! I met her at the Arthur Haus years ago and was her Hairstylist for years. I so enjoyed our conversations! My sympathy to the family.
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Cheryl Havlik
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Elaine was my birthday sister! I met her at the Arthur Haus years ago and was her Hairstylist for years. I so enjoyed our conversations! My sympathy to the family.

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