Elaine Reese, age 88, passed away on September 20, 2014 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community (TCMCC). She was born February 24, 1926 to Carl and Clara Richardson in Waterford Township. Elaine was united in marriage to Bernard Reese in October 1947 and devoted her life to taking care of her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Bernard Reese in 1971; her two sons, Bernard Reese Jr. and Carl Reese; and her sister Sue Sampson. Elaine is survived by two sisters Keybelle Jakob and Clara Hollies, her daughter Connie (Keith) Jacob, her grandson Steve (Tonia) Jacob, granddaughter Dee (Dale) Lang, her great-granddaughter Alexis Jacob and the light of her life, great-grandson Logan Lang. The family would like to thank all the staff at TCMCC for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Elaine. She often referred to them as her family. Per Elaine’s request, there will be no public service. Any memorial contributions may be directed to the Tuscola County Medical Care Community.