Elaine Doris Lange age 62 of Delano went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice House in Chaska, Minnesota. She was born August 12, 1950 to Joseph and Evelyn (Mohr) Olson in Willmar, Minnesota.

Elaine was a very giving and thoughtful person, helping others before herself. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She and Vernon Lange were united in marriage on October 9, 1976 at Svea Lutheran Church in Svea, Minnesota.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Evelyn Olson. She is survived by her husband Vernon; children Danny (Kristen) Lange, Matt Lange, Sandy Lange; 3 grandchildren Elizabeth, Zachary and Drake; siblings Les (Jean) Olson and David (Jan) Olson.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Iten Funeral Chapel in Delano, Minnesota. Interment was in the Delano Public Cemetery.