Elaine Marie Ziebell

Elaine Marie Ziebell was born on August 9, 1936 in Nunda Township of Freeborn County to Earl and Marie Passer Monson. She lived in the Emmons and Albert Lea areas before moving to Austin in 1951, graduating from Austin High School in 1954. Elaine married George R. Ziebell in Austin on September 23, 1956 at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple made their home in the Myrtle area. Elaine was an active member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in London, MN. She loved the Lord, her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was very devoted to them. Survivors include her husband, George; children, Steven Ziebell of Myrtle, Kevin Carole Ziebell of Lewiston, Pauline Lyle Flugum of Glenville, and Peter Ziebell of Myrtle; grandchildren, Japheth Ashley Ziebell, Joel Amanda Ziebell, Alicyn Ziebell, Jennifer and Robert Lacy Flugum; great-grandchildren, Tristan Stevens, Emily Olsen and Malachi Flugum; brothers, Duane Rosemary Monson of Rochester and Michael Sheryl Monson of Austin; sister, Marlene Monson of Roseville; aunts, Carma Buendorf and Arline Monson; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Elaine was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Earl and Marie Monson; and grandson, Jonathan Flugum.