Elaine Vonk Doubleday passed away peacefully after a long illness on Aug. 20, 2018, in Johnston. She was born in Sully on Aug. 19, 1936, to Case Vonk Jr. and Alice Baarda Vonk. She graduated from Sully High School.
Elaine is survived by her two daughters, Chris Kovacevich (Robert) of Spokane, WA, and Kathryn Todd of Bexley, OH; three sons, John Kovacevich, Bill Kovacevich (Trisha), and Tim Kovacevich of Ankeny; eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; three sisters, Berneda Oswalt of Sully, Joy Verwers of Fort Worth, TX, and Jeane Montray-Morris of Duncan, OK; and her brother Ronald Vonk of Fort Worth, TX.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, June Fife of Dallas, TX; and her brothers William (Bud) Vonk of Arlington, TX, and Cleo Vonk of Sully.
Elaine worked as an insurance agent at Farm Bureau in Des Moines. She was an avid bridge player and golfer. Her wonderful neighbors and friends were a constant support and joy in her life.
Family inurnment will take place at a later date. A celebration will be held in her honor, please call a family member for the date.
Donations in Elaine’s name may be made to Mercy Hospice, 5820 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131-1651.
