Elinor Ann Krahn

Elinor Ann Krahn, nee Homfeld, 94, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, died on September 28, 2024. Elinor was born on March 24, 1930, in Porter County, Indiana to Herman and Emma Homfeld, and raised on a dairy farm. Elinor graduated with a degree in chemistry from Valparaiso University and then worked as a research chemist at Abbott Laboratories in Illinois. She married Kenneth Krahn in 1954. They were married nearly 70 years. Elinor also worked as an office manager in Mason City, Iowa. In later years, Elinor enjoyed quilting and volunteering at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church. Elinor is survived by three children, Paula, Walter, and Joanna; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, 15456 County Highway 81, Battle Lake, MN 56515, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday October 3, 2024, at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church in Battle Lake.