Elaine Lundberg, 97
Elaine Ann Lundberg passed away on Thursday, Oct.15, 2026, after a remarkably strong and blessed life of 97 years. She leaves a legacy of family and friends, who were the center of her life. Elaine was a woman of great faith, which gave her daily strength. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Risen Savior Catholic Church, Brandon, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, with Interment following at St. Michael Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
Elaine Kunze was born on a farm near Oriska, N.D. on Feb. 19, 1929 and attended school at St. Catherine’s in Valley City, N.D., where she eventually lived after her parents moved into town. There, she worked at the Valley City Hospital as a receptionist for two doctors. She was united in marriage to her husband, Gene Lundberg, on Aug. 21, 1951. They enjoyed 51 memorable years of marriage before Gene passed away in 2003. Together, they raised their two children in Madison, S.D., where they lived for 34 years. In retirement, Elaine and Gene moved to Brandon, where they built a home near family and a community of wonderful friends. Elaine deeply enjoyed cooking for friends and family and loved sharing a meal and conversation around her kitchen table.
Elaine is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Randy) Steen of Eden Prairie, Minn.; son, Paul (Sandi) Lundberg of Brandon; three grandchildren, Kathryn (Lars) Danneberg of Eden Prairie, Minn., Paul (Andrya) Steen of Chaska, Minn., and Kate Lundberg of Washington, D.C.; two great grandchildren, Amanda Steen and Liam Danneberg; her sister, Lorraine Jensen of Lisbon, N.D.; sister-in-law, Karen (Hector) Johnstone of Palatine, Ill.; and her nieces, nephews, dear relatives, and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Lundberg; an infant son, Jeffrey Lundberg; infant grandchildren, Claire and Jack Lundberg; her parents, Kathryn and Joseph Kunze; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arnold and Margaret Kunze, James and Lucille Kunze, Rudy Jenson, Ann and Alf Modahl, Robert and Patricia Lundberg, and Melanie and Derry Peterson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon.
