Elaine Castegnaro passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at La Bella of Edwardsville.

She was born on April 17, 1942, in Granite City, IL, to parents John and Mame Tanase. She married her first husband, Bill Periera, on November 15, 1964 and married her second husband, Jerry Castegnaro, on January 13, 1991.

She is survived by children, Anne Howell, Deanna Papproth, Geoff (Linda) Clenney, Lisa Clenney, Bill (Liz) Nordike, Tony Castegnaro, Dennis Bradley; grandchildren, Christine (Ervin) Gibson, Samantha (Mike) Boedeker, Leanne (David) Hamilton, Beau Clenney, Kristen Clenney, Logan Clenney, Justin (Tabitha) Nordike, Easton Nordike, Taylor Nordike, Scott (Courtney) Bradley; great grandchildren, Chase Gibson, Ryan Gibson, Seth Gibson, Logan Boedeker, Katrina Clenney, Jasmine Clenney, Lila Hamilton, Kolton Hamilton; great-great grandchildren, Asa Bradley, Elona Bradley, Octavia Gibson; aunt, Pat Grimes; sister in law, Shirley Tyson; as well as lots of other extended relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mame Tanase; her husband, Jerry Castegnaro; former husband, Bill Periera; grandson, Ramon Howell; and son-in-law Kenneth Papproth.

Elaine was a proud member of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Eastern Orthodox Church, often assisting with their fundraising efforts. She enjoyed cross-stitching, playing bingo, traveling, reading, spending quality time with her family - she especially loved hosting big holiday get togethers, and watching movies on the Hallmark and Lifetime channels. Elaine also experienced joy watching her husband, Jerry, play music with numerous bands at countless venues and she enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Barkley and George.

She was a bit of jack of all trades- taking part in several different careers in her life. From working in the postal service in California to working at a bakery to being a bookkeeper at a moving company. Her greatest passion, though, was being a foster grandparent where she was able to provide mentorship to children and aide to teachers within the school district.

Elaine will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A public visitation will be held from the Chapel at Herr Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Eastern Orthodox Church following the visitation at 1:00 PM. Burial will be immediately following the service at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Eastern Orthodox Cemetery.

The family is being served by Herr Funeral Home, 501 W. Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234.