Elaine J. Martin, 80, of Waukon died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Stoddard, WI. A celebration of life was held Sunday, February 27 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.
Elaine Jean Martin was born March 1, 1941 in Harpers Ferry, the daughter of Herbert and Norma (Adam) Easley. She attended Harpers Ferry High School, where she played basketball, clarinet and piano.
November 29, 1958, Elaine married Wayne Martin at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. They made their home and raised their children in Waukon; she had her own loom and for several decades made rugs for people, including the runners at the Old Courthouse/Allamakee County Historical Society.
For 23 years, Elaine worked for The Waukon Standard newspaper, setting up the ads and classifieds. She then went to work at Elliott Jewelers part-time before becoming a full-time grandma.