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Elaine Gautreaux Schlapkohl passed away on May 18, 2017 at the age of 96. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. Gautreaux, Sr. and Julia M. Gautreaux, her brother, Joseph M. Gautreaux, Jr. and her beloved husband, Orval H. Schlapkohl. She is survived by her daughter, Susan S. Perkins (Jim), and her son, Orval J. “Butch” Schlapkohl (Brenda). Elaine is also survived by her grandchildren, Meredith Yount (Dean), Megan Foreman (Braden), Shannon Parker (Chris), and Kimberly Leija, as well as 10 great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank her sitter, Angela Thomas, for her devotion and compassion.
A native of New Orleans, La, Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
Services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans on Monday, May 22, 2017. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until 10:00AM. Mass will immediately follow at 10:00AM. Interment will take place in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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5 Entries
May 25, 2017
Linda Kaul
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. She was a lovely woman. May she Rest In Peace and we send our sincerest condolences.
May 22, 2017
My condolences to the Schlapkohl family in there time of grief.May God be with you. Respectfully Grace Bolotte
May 22, 2017
Joseph Gautreaux
So sorry for your loss . Elaine was a wonderful person and aunt to me.. love, joe
May 21, 2017
Chip Marz
Oh, my goodness, I remember Mrs. Schlapkohl from when I lived on Van Ave back in the 50s and 60s. So sorry to learn of her passing. May her soul rest in peace.
May 21, 2017
Dick Gautreaux
Butch and Susan, We're so sorry to hear about Aunt Elaine. I read the obituarary and would like to add that she was a loving daughter to Judy and Papa and also a very loving and supporting sister to my dad.
Also I feel very bad that both of us will be out of town on Monday. Please accept our condolences.
Love, Dickie and Nancy
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