Elizabeth Updike Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elizabeth Updike in Evanston, Illinois, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away at the age of 83, on January 22, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elizabeth Updike to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Stephen Brunauer. She is survived by: her husband Graham D. Updike; her children, Bradford Updike and Theresa Thompson; her son-in-law Joe Thompson; her nephew Stephen Horvat; her niece Esther Blaskovich; and her grandchildren, Adam Updike, Hannah Thompson and Grace Updike.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feeding America and/or World Vision and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home located at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Betty's Family.
