Elaine Hoegeman, age 82 of Milan, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at High Point Health in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Born September 10, 1937 in Kings Creek, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Ella (Nee: Roark) and Robert “RH” Fields.
She worked at Thatcher Glass (now Anchor Glass) in Lawrenceburg for five years, Naas Foods in Sunman for five years, Hill-Rom in Batesville as an assembler for 15 years, Hornberger Supply in Sunman for seven years and five years at the Lawrenceburg Municipal Parking Garage before retiring. She married John Hoegeman October 21, 1971 at Sunman Community Church and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2003.
Elaine had a quick wit and live in a world that was black and white – there was no gray. You always knew where you stood with her. A conservative, she wasn’t afraid to discuss politics. She took great pride in keeping her house well kept inside and out and her flowers and lawn were meticulously cared for. Elaine liked watching sports and was an avid UK fan who “bleeds blue.” Her greatest joy was her family. She loved being with them, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities and events.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Tim Hornberger of Sunman; sister Ruby Burns of Moores Hill; granddaughter Blaire (Joey) Harness of Bright; grandson Terry (Jess) Hornberger of Sunman and great grandsons Tug and Ty Hornberger of Sunman. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by sister her Verna Day and brothers Everet, Ed, Bruce and Bert Fields.
Visitation is Wednesday, February 12th, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home. Funeral services follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Adam Boesken officiating and burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery at Sunman. The family requests memorials to the Sunman Life Squad or St. Paul’s Cemetery Fund.