Elaine Barbara Havlovic

Elaine Barbara Havlovic, age 81, of Stacyville, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born July 9, 1943, to Urban and Evelyn (Mueller) Brumm, Elaine attended Visitation High School in Stacyville, Iowa, graduating in 1961. She married James Havlovic on August 17, 1963, at Visitation Catholic Church. Together they enjoyed 61 years of marriage and happiness. A loving wife and mother to five children, Elaine partnered with James on their farm near Stacyville, while also working at the Stacyville Savings Bank/St. Ansgar State Bank. Faithfully devoted to James, her family, her church and community, Elaine also served as a member with several organizations, including Visitation Church Circles, Catholic Order of Foresters, Christian Mothers, the Mitchell County Concert Association, and the Stacyville Community Nursing Home. In her retirement, Elaine enjoyed more time for daily walks and exercise, cooking, baking, reading, bowling, and playing cards and other games with her children, grandchildren and friends. She will be remembered for her kindness and selfless nature, positivity, humility, and prayer. Elaine is survived by her husband, James, and her five children: Joan (Patrick) Bradley of Dubuque, IA, Richard Havlovic (Jane Lobdell) of Stacyville, IA, William (Beth) Havlovic of Waverly, IA, Mark (Karen) Havlovic of St. Ansgar, IA, and Paul (Shelly) Havlovic of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Ben (Kelsey), Adam (Miranda), Alex, Cole, Connor, Gabrielle, Kevin, Chelsea, and Brooke; great-grandchild Emma; siblings: Ken (Judy) Brumm, Vern Brumm, Audrey (Roy) Stefan, and Jean Brumm; brothers/sisters-in-law: Sr. Ernestine Havlovic, SSND, Marie (Larry) Mielak, (Orletha) Havlovic, Leonard (JoAnn) Havlovic, Catherine (Chuck) Lavicky, Bernard (Maureen) Havlovic, Martin (Maria) Havlovic, Edwin Havlovic (Leo Corredor), George (Mary) Havlovic, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Visitation Catholic Church, Stacyville Community Nursing Home, or St. Ansgar First Responders. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with a rosary at 3:45 p.m., with the funeral service on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., also at the church. Burial will be at the Visitation Catholic Cemetery, with lunch following. Schroeder-Hoff Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, IA is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family via www.schroederfuneralhomes.com.