Elaine A. Throener was born on February 15, 1940 to Clem and Theresa (McShane) Beaupre in Faribault, MN. She attended and graduated from Bethlehem Academy in 1958. In her youth, Elaine was active in many activities including, band, choir, 4-H, National Honor Society and a reporter for the school newspaper. She continued her education in college and entered into the convent for 12 years. Upon her discharge, Elaine worked in Rice County, MN before meeting her future husband in Nebraska. She worked as an activities director and later as a CNA in area nursing homes. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts at the hospital.
Elaine is survived by her children, Darin (Brenda) Throener of Dodge and Dawn (Michael) Will of Minnesota; grandchildren, Brody, Danica, and Nash Throener; sister, Agnes Delesha; brother, Edward (Barb) Beaupre; and sister-in-law, Margaret Beaupre. She is preceded in death by her brother, Donald Beaupre.