Elaine E. Temple's Obituary
Elaine E. Temple, age 90, passed away on November 12, 2014. Elaine was born on March 25, 1924 to Oscar and Gladys Kurbursky. In 1942 she married Hersel Temple and together they were blessed with 3 children. Elaine retired from Muskegon Community College as the Director of Records and Registration. After her retirement, Elaine volunteered with Orchard View Travelers and was able to see and visit many places in the US and abroad. She also volunteered at Hackley Hospital, the Frauenthal Theater, and was a member of many other service organizations in the Muskegon community. She was a very caring and giving woman who will be sadly missed by family and friends. SURVIVORS include her 3 children: Lois Hennings (Marv Miller), Marilyn (Thomas) Case, Robert (Patty) Temple, and son-in-law Charles Whitlow. Known as Grandma T, she is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, grandson, (Michael Hennings), brothers, (Elmer and Lawrence Kurbursky), sister, (Ruth Wren), and son-in-law, Arnold Hennings. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11 AM, at Temple United Methodist Church, 2500 Jefferson St. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Harbor Hospice.
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