Elaine Wilma Ewert gracefully passed to be reunited on her anniversary with her beloved husband of 61 years Ronney Ewert on Aug 27th,2020. Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St SW. Private graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2020 at Anderson Cemetery in Swisher.  The family requests everyone attending to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Elaine was born on Jan 19, 1938 in Swisher, Iowa to parents William and Wilma Sternad. Elaine and Ronney owned Ewert's Skyway Lounge. They spent their winters in Las Vegas and shared a passion for baseball and the Chicago Cubs.

Survived by many who deeply loved her; her three children, Scott (Lori) Ewert of Wichita, Kansas, Lori (Gary) Sweeney, and Julie (Scott) Hollingsworth of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her grandchildren; Ryan (Tasha) Sweeney, Aaron Ewert, Karlee (Kyle) Rodenkirk, Kierstyn (Lindsey) Bell, Logan and Bailey Hollingsworth, Kellen (Baili) Sweeney; and eleven great grandchildren.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Donald Sternad and sister in law Barbara.

Elaine will forever be remembered as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose memory will be cherish by all who knew and loved her.

The family would like to give thanks to Dr Mary Ann Nelson, Dr Wilbur, The Gardens of Cedar Rapids and all who provided exceptional care for Elaine.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.