Elaine Jungling

Elaine Hilda Jungling, 62, of Grundy Center, passed away from natural causes on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 in the comfort of her own home.

Following Elaine’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services held at this time. The family will be having a private family service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Elaine’s name to Children’s Miracle Network or University of Iowa Stead Family Hospital. For further information or to leave an online condolence please visit www.ablesfuneralhomes.com. Abels Funeral Home- Engelkes chapel is caring for Elaine and her family.

Elaine Hilda Jungling was born on October 26, 1959 in Grundy Center the daughter of Delbert and Delores (Hoogestraat) Jungling. She was raised and educated in the Grundy Center school district, where she graduated from Grundy Center High School with the class of 1978. Following graduation, she went onto Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls where she started taking Art Classes. Elaine was very talented with art, sewing, and anything that had to do with yarn.

Elaine had a son Josiah Klien from Grundy Center and her best friend and four-legged fury companion, Mitzi, her Yorkie.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Josiah Klien of Grundy Center; father: Delbert (Nancy) Jungling; brothers: Mark (Nancy) Jungling of Grundy Center, Steve Jungling of Wheaton, Illinois; nephews: Nathan, Matthew, Eric (Molly), Bryce (Hannah) as well as her four-legged furry companion, Mitzi.

She is preceded in death by her infant son: Noah; mother: Delores, brother: Bruce; one niece: Haley Jungling Bierman and great-niece: Rowen Bierman.