Elaine June Duncan, age 87, of 1313 1st Avenue North, Escanaba, passed away Tuesday evening May 12, 2009 at the Christian Park Village, in Escanaba. 
 
Elaine was born July 26, 1921, in Escanaba, the daughter of Robert and Edna (Martel) Rouse.  She was raised in Escanaba and attended and graduated from the Escanaba schools.  Following school, Elaine went on to attend schooling for the deaf, in Flint, MI, where she was taught sign language and lip reading.  On  February 9, 1948, Elaine was united in marriage to Harold Duncan at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Escanaba.  Together, Elaine and Harold made their home in Escanaba where they have remained their entire lives.   Later in life, Elaine’s eye site began to fail.  Despite her hearing and vision disabilities, Elaine continued to manage her own housework and cooking.  Elaine and Harold could often be seen walking arm in arm down Ludington Street or riding their tandem bicycle, built for two, throughout Escanaba.  The couple also enjoyed taking joy rides in their Model “T”.  In addition, Elaine enjoyed sitting on her porch swing during the summer months.  Elaine was a very kind person with a great sense of humor and will be deeply missed by her family. 

In addition to her husband Harold, Elaine is survived by:

3 Brothers:  Vincent Rouse of California; Clayton (Oris) Rouse of Arizona; Gerald (Nadine) Rouse of Ford River, MI

6 Sisters:  Pat Peterson of Arizona; Joy Wessel of Florida; Ruth Sheffler of Illinois; Phyllis Trinka of Wisconsin; Ethel (Larry) Pepin of Wisconsin; Darleen (Ed) Lewicke of Florida

Also listed among the surviving family are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Edna;

Sister:  Roberta Stevens

Brother:  Gordon Rouse
 
Funeral services for Elaine will be conducted at the convenience of her family.  Elaine’s family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to her sister in law, Nadine Rouse, for her loving care for Elaine throughout the past 4 years.  The Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Duncan family with arrangements.