Elaine Nebergall

Elaine was born on September 24, 1921, in Cedar County to Galen and Vella (Walter) Hillyer. On November 24, 1938, she married Jerald W. Nebergall, they were divorced in 1964. Elaine worked hard for many years on the farm and also enjoyed working in many different cities in the area including Davenport, Rock Island, West Liberty, Wilton and Iowa City. She most enjoyed the 16 years in West Liberty helping her son raise his 4 children. She then moved to Tipton Senior Park in 1984 and enjoyed her many years there. She was a member of the South Bethel Methodist Church, taught Sunday School and Bible School, a past member of the woman's Society of Christian Service Organization and the Fidelis Circle of King's Daughters. Elaine enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing, writing letters and reading but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She treasured life in general and all of her memories from her childhood days on the farm and working in the city. She enjoyed all the family birthday parties, Christmas gatherings, and family picnics and reunions. She loved to have you stop by for a meal and always wanted to send something home with you. She loved having company or getting phone calls and she loved to tell stories from her past. She is survived by her children; Mr. Bryan (Beverly) Nebergall of Winfield, Kansas and Mrs. Ferris (Harold) Davis of Tipton, Iowa; one brother, Gaylen Willard Hillyer, Wilton, Iowa; grandchildren, Ms. Lauri Wendt and special friend, Raymond Gottschalk, Ms. Lanett Meyers and special friend, Daryl Siefers, Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie (Robyn) Nebergall, Mr. & Mrs. Perry (Lorane) Voss, Mr. & Mrs. Joe (Bernadette) Fulmer, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis (Dawn) Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Scott (Melissa) Barber, Dan Gilbreath, Vickie Gerdsen, Mr. & Mrs. Michael (Lori) Gilbreath; 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Warren Hillyer.