Elaine Burress, 68, of Mariah Hill passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. Elaine was born on December 5, 1955 in Huntingburg to James and Rita (Wagner) Jochim. She was united in marriage with David Burress on June 5, 1976 at Lincoln Memorial.
Elaine was a very active member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mary Help of Christians Church and a member of the Ladies Sodality. She retired from Masterbrand Inc. after 40 years.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, David Burress; two sons, Ryan Burress of Greencastle, and Kristopher Burress of Mariah Hill; two grandchildren, Gunner and Keaton Burress; two sisters, Joyce (Lee) Phillips of Ferdinand and Janet Daniels of Evansville; and two brothers, Mike Jochim and Paul (Paula) Jochim, both of Mariah Hill.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, September 20, at 11 a.m. CDT in Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill. Visitation was at the church on Friday beginning at 8 a.m. CDT until the time of the service. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chemo Buddies, Deaconess Chancellor Center for Oncology, or the Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent – Newburgh Cancer Care and Hematology. Online, chemobuddies.org, deaconess.com, and stvincentevansville.org.
Condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
