Elinor Janice Wintrode Obituary
Elinor Janice Wintrode of Yankton, South Dakota passed away on September 17, 2026. Elinor, born on October 27, 1934, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Elinor 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 Elinor will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Elinor’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Viola Treganza (Rudloff) and Howard Treganza; her sisters, JoAnne, Jackie and Mary Jane; her husband Walt; and her stepchildren, Karen Ellingson and Warren Wintrode.
She is survived by: her children, David Mann (Karen) of St. Charles, MO, Vickie Mann of Casper, WY and Ronald Mann (Laurie) of Brookings, SD; and her sister Jeanne Nash of Shawnee, KS. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
