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Elaine M. Probst Obituary – 7/6/2012


Elaine M. Probst, age 91, of Waverly, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Park View Care Center in Buffalo.

She was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Delano, to Anthony and Pauline (Hirsch) Matter.

Elaine was united in marriage to George E. Probst Sept. 30, 1940, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Delano.

Elaine was a gardener and consummate grandmother. Spending time with family, going on excursions to shop, going out to eat, and socializing were things she loved most.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; and a son, Kenneth.

Elaine is survived by her children, Gary (Mary) Probst, Judi Salonek, Craig (Mary) Probst, and Tom (Vicky) Probst; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary in Waverly, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation was Monday, July 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the church, and continued Tuesday, one hour prior to the services.

Arrangements were by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.

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