Elaine Marguerite Ransom Obituary
We bid farewell to Elaine Marguerite Ransom of Steelville, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 29, 2025 at the age of 89. Elaine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine Marguerite Ransom to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Welkener and Marie Lemand Welkener; her husband Jim Ransom; her grandson Benjamin Michael Ransom; her son James "J. T." Ransom; her parents-in-law, James Steven "Dewey" Ransom and Nora Banks; her siblings, John Welkener, Leonard Welkener, Shirley Halbman (Al), Arline Hubbard and Jeaneen Walker (Harry); and her siblings-in-law, Ava Viehman (Bud), Bill Ransom and Janet Eckert (Ransom).
She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Whitson of Steelville, MO, Janice McMillen (Marty) of Steelville, MO, Joseph Ransom of Steelville, MO and Julie Ransom of St. Clair, MO; her daughter-in-law Sharon Ransom of Steelville; her grandchildren, Erin Whitson of Steelville, Ian Whitson of Sullivan, MO, Donald James "D. J." Ransom (Whitney) of Bentonville, AR, Megan Vanatta (Scott) of Rogers, AR, Megan Friedman (Brian) of Steelville, Celena McElroy of Rolla, MO, Kasey McMillen (Cassie) of Steelville, Jacob Ransom (Elizabeth) of Sicily and Jessica Ransom of Steelville; her great grandchildren, Jackson, Emma, Charlotte, Brinkley, Kaylei, Chloe, Nikolai, Cordelia, Carter, Kamden, Jacob Jr. and Rowan; her sister Carol Halbert (Junior) of Cherryville, MO; and her siblings-in-law, Ester "Cookie" Welkener of Ohio, Cinda Welkener of Gray Summit, MO, Marilyn Ransom of Steelville, MO, Dewayne "Murf" Ransom of Cook Station, MO, Wanda Bogue (Bill) of Cuba, Steve Eckert of Steelville, Steve Ransom (Linda) of Steelville, Larry Ransom of Steelville, Pat Brown (Alan) of Cherryville, Jeff Ransom of Steelville and Ray Atchison of Steelville, MO. She is also survived by nieces, nephews; other relatives; and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elaine's name to Steelville Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1166, Steelville, MO 65565 or Trail of Tears Committee, c/o of Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 457, Steelville, MO 65565.
