Elaine Idoni

IDONI, Elaine, age 67, of Fenton, went to be with our Lord Saturday, November 3, 2007 at home, surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be 10AM Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at The Freedom Center, 2473 W. Shiawassee, Fenton, Pastor Jim Wiegand officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 12-3 and 5-8PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. The family will receive friends from 9AM Wednesday until time of service at church. Interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorial contributions may be made to Genesys Home and Hospice Care or The American Cancer Society. Elaine was born June 30, 1940 in Detroit, the daughter of Benard and Marion (Eberst) Ellingson. She married James Idoni on November 27, 1959 in Roseville. She was the love of her husband's life--his very heart. Together they raised and nurtured five sons. Elaine was a woman who lived a strong Christian life. She was an advocate for Christian values and was not afraid to promote them in a public forum. She was also an active part of a Thursday Prayer Group and Bible study where she shared her life with her most intimate friends. Elaine held a special place in her heart for the Jewish people, having visited Israel 15 times and often taking others with her. She was forever thankful to God for her family and friends and wanted it to be said of her, "she prayed". Surviving are her loving husband of 47 years, James; 5 sons, Jim (Heather), Chris (Patti), Joel (Vivian), Peter (Joely) Matthew (Marni); 18 grandchildren, Rachel, Bethany, Jacob, Ben, Emily, Carman, Elaina, Madison, Donna, Angelo, Hannah, Luke, Gabe, Paul, Angelina, Val, Rocco and Chloe; brother, Ted Ellingson; sister, Melinda (Joe) D'Alessandro; sister-in-law, Pinky (David) Shiveley; brother-in-law, William (Sue) Idoni. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters-in-law, Barbara Bell and Carol Ellingson. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of Genesys Hospice Care. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com