Elaine J. Norden

Elaine was born on January 4, 1933, in Escanaba, MI, and was raised in Gladstone, graduating from Gladstone High School in 1950.

As a young woman, Elaine worked at the local Cashway Store and when it was bought by Red Owl, she continued to work for them in Michigan and Wisconsin until she moved to Manistique in 1965 to raise her five children. Elaine also worked at local Manistique motels as a housekeeper.

Elaine is survived by four children Debbie Gierke of Manistique, Dave Norden of Manistique, Diann Deloria of Gladstone and Darryl Norden of Gladstone; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son Dale; mother and stepfather; and brother.

Private family services were held at 10:00 am Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery in Manistique with burial to follow. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Norden family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.