Enid Elaine Eklund, 90, of Lawrence, passed away Feb 5, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas. Her parents were Enid Brunton and Ed Spielman. She had two sisters, Fern and Edwina, and a brother, Duane. Elaine attended Oskaloosa High School. She married Ervin Eklund. They had 2 children, Jane and Rodney, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elaine retired from The University of Kansas.
No services are planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
I’m heartbroken to hear about her passing. She wasn’t just someone in my life — she was family to me, like a grandmother in every way that truly mattered. She gave me warmth, and comfort, and I will always carry those pieces of her with me.
I will forever be grateful for the love she shared and the memories she helped create. The world feels a little softer because she was in it, and I feel blessed to have been loved by her.
She will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will miss her deeply.
Sincere sympathy for your loss. She was my friend and I am sad she has passed.
Elaine was one of my favorite people. She worked for me for a time and was always so cheerful, kind, and truly generous with her time and talents. Later, we became close church buddies at FUMC. My deepest sympathy to her family.
I will miss having Elaine in my Bible study groups at FUMC. She was always so kind the insightful comments. She knew my Mother, Alice Lassman, from their church womans circle. I loved talking to her about my Mom.
I woke up this morning thinking about your mom, something I hadn’t done in a long time. Sadly, I see that she that she recently died. I am so sorry. Please know that Elaine was dearly loved by her KU family. Her kindness and stories about her family was appreciated by all who knew her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Elaine was such a sweet woman, she was one of my favorite Strong Hall people. God bless her
Elaine was a wonderful aunt and great aunt to our children. She always showed so much love and care.