Elaine C. Nierman, nee Rickert; March 1, 1920 to Nov. 17, 2011; beloved wife of the late George "Jim"; loving mother of James (Joan), Thomas and Kelvin; dear grandmother of James, Jeffrey (Kelly), Julie (David) Repke, Thomas (Ingrid) and Kimberly (Daniel) Kolarits; great-grandmother of Emma, Claudia, Clarissa, Sarah and Ryan; dearest sister of the late Evelyn (the late Joseph) Farrell; fond aunt of many. Proud and dedicated volunteer of the Regency Nursing Home. Visitation, Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of funeral service 11 a.m. at the Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago . Interment Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to Regency Nursing and Rehab, 6631 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714 would be appreciated. For information 773-774-3232