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Elaine M. Brinskelle

Visitation Date: Monday, January 3, 2022
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Tuesday, January 4th, 2022
Funeral Time: 10:00 am
Place of Funeral: Chapel Service at Salerno's Galewood Chapels
Funeral Notes: During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the State of Illinois Guidelines and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Forest Home Cemetery Inc

She happily sang for us on earth; now she will sing forever in Heaven.

Elaine Mara Brinskelle, cherished mother of Andrew Brinskelle and Brandi Brinskelle, twin sister to Ellen Belling, loving younger sister to Normandie MacMiller, and Grace Botthof, loving sister-in-law to Edward Belling, passed away peacefully at 5:24 pm on Sunday, December 19, 2021, after a valiant battle with Coronavirus pneumonia. The twins were born in Chicago on August 26, 1947. At a very young age, Elaine began singing with her twin in various bands, and together they recorded albums.
Elaine was a devoted single mother who had an infectious smile and laugh. She will be missed and lovingly remembered always.

Funeral Home

Salerno's Galewood Chapel

Phone: 773-889-1700
Address: 1857 N. Harlem Ave Chicago Illinois, 60707

Church Details

Chapel Service at Salerno's Galewood Chapels

Phone: (773) 889-1700
Address: 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago Illinois, 60707
Service Date: January 4th 2022
Funeral Time: 10:00 am

Interment Details

Forest Home Cemetery Inc

Phone: (708)366-1900
Address: 863 Des Plaines Avenue Forest Park IL, 60130

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Posted by:
Marianne Philiotis Nomellini

Posted on:
Monday, January 31, 2022

May her memory be eternal...my deepest condolences to you Ellen and your whole family. Marianne Philiotis Nomellini

Posted by:
JoAnn Ruffino

Posted on:
Thursday, January 6, 2022

My sincere sympathy to Ellen and Elaine’s family you both were sweet girls. JoAnn

Posted by:
Elva Grace Botthof

Posted on:
Monday, January 3, 2022

To my dear and youngest sister, Elaine: From the very beginning of our relationship, I knew you would be special to me. Having been the baby of the family myself for a little while, I had to give that position up to not one baby, but to two. I willingly did so because you were so little and helpless. I could not, however, for the life of me understand why everyone was saying you two were so cute. In time I learned why especially when mom's prediction came true that the two of you would become singers and did so first in church. Then you continued at a time when hippies were evolving from what was then called beatniks and spread from Chicago's Old Town during the mid-1960s to the1970's disco craze to areas of San Francisco, New York City, and even farther. You will forever be special to me and never forgotten. In spite of everything, you never forgot your connection to the church nor to our Lord. For this reason, I know we will meet again. In loving remembrance, your sister, Gracie.

Posted by:
Marcos & Judy Guerrero

Posted on:
Monday, January 3, 2022

Elaine is in our thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace and be welcomed into heaven with open arms.

Posted by:
James Bourke

Posted on:
Friday, December 31, 2021

My deepest sympathy to dear Elaine’s family at this very sad time. Sending you prayers and my thoughts from Ireland . A special lady , rest peacefully

Posted by:
Sandra D Aguilar

Posted on:
Thursday, December 30, 2021

To my dear cousin Elaine, my deepest and sincerest sympathy from me and my family. You will be missed by family and friends, Prayers and Blessings. ~ Love, your cousin Sandy ~