Elaine M. LaLuzerne passed away peacefully and woke to new life in Christ on October 14, 2025. She was born November 22, 1937, in Rudyard, MI to Elmer and Florence (English) Toppe. The family moved to Door County when Elaine was 5 years old. She lived in Sturgeon Bay since elementary school. After graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1955, she attended DK Teachers College in Algoma, WI. There she met Darrel LaLuzerne. They were married on August 7, 1958. They both taught in Door County public schools until the birth of their first child, Cindy, in 1964. They bought their home in Sturgeon Bay that same year. Joe followed in 1966, and Elaine had the joy of being a stay-at-home mom until Cindy and Joe were in Junior High. She loved raising her children, being the welcoming Mom to all the neighbor kids. She loved keeping a cozy home and welcoming all family and friends for hundreds of delicious home cooked meals, fellowship and always laughter. She returned to teaching at Wigwam Nursery School and retired from that role after her children graduated from college. She was a beloved teacher and has kept in contact with several of her former "students" even in recent years. She has been a member of First Baptist Church in Sturgeon Bay since she was 18 years old. She served FBC in many capacities until her recent health decline. She taught Sunday School, led Women's Groups, worked with the Awana and later "Kids Clubs" programs. Darrel and Elaine's back yard was often the place where young people gathered for a game of kickball, kick the can, cook outs and a lot of good-natured shenanigans, which she took in stride. They were happy to continue this tradition of welcoming college friends, and later friends of their grandchildren and friends who wanted to come "home" to beautiful Door County and enjoy homemade food, desserts and tours of the county guided by Darrel and Elaine. She was the best care package sender and loved writing cards and letters to her friends and family. In addition to her many areas of service in Church, she was a member of the Door County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary until her health declined. Elaine loved people. She was often the first to reach out to meet new people at church and formed lifelong friendships with so many. She was the first to meet new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies or bars and an invite to dinner. Elaine loved her family. She woke every morning and sat in her chair, Bible in hand, and prayed over her family and several extended family members and friends. Elaine was an encourager. She listened. She offered heartfelt compassion and treated everyone with dignity and grace. Her love was unconditional. Elaine loved Darrel, her husband of 67 years. They were the best of friends and enjoyed their life together immensely. They found joy in the simple things. Traveling to MN to visit their children and grandchildren was top priority. They loved taking the ferry to Michigan to visit her sister. They enjoyed the beautiful parks of Door County, hiking, having picnics by the water and watching the sunset from one of their favorite spots along the bay. Elaine loved the Lord. She accepted Christ as her Savior in High School and has been a beautiful testimony of the Christian Walk her entire life. Besides Darrel, Elaine is survived by her daughter, Cindy Watson (Christopher), son, Joe LaLuzerne (Anna Maria), grandchildren Grace Grittner (Luke), Elizabeth Namkung (Daniel), Isaac LaLuzerne and Olivia LaLuzerne; three great grandchildren, Otto and Archie Grittner and Tobi Namkung. She is also survived by her sister Catherine Cain (Grand Rapids, MI), sisters-in -law Elaine LaLuzerne (Green Bay), Linda Meeuwsen (Al Sprague) of Oneida, brother-in-Law Dale Seaquist (Kristen) and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Gloria Seaquist, brother-in-law David Cain, brother Paul Toppe and his wife Jeanine Eggert, brother John Toppe. Further preceded by Darrel's siblings Tom LaLuzerne, Gary LaLuzerne and his wife Susan LaLuzerne, Elaine DeKeyser and her husband Larry. Elaine was also preceded in death by infant son, Ricky, who she could not wait to meet and hold in Heaven. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 11:00 am at Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with the Reverend Tim Haugen officiating. A light reception will follow.