Elaine R. Doenges Obituary
We announce the death of Elaine R. Doenges of Delhi, New York, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 70. Elaine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine R. Doenges to pay them a last tribute.
Elaine will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Elaine will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Elaine’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Underwood and Ruth Underwood (Boyd). She is survived by: her husband Stephen Doenges of Delhi; her children, Rebecca Hofsdal (Mathew) of Virgina and Christopher Merwin of Walton, NY.; and her stepchildren, Scott, Stacy and Sean. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall (34906 NY-10, Hamden, NY 13782).
