Funeral Services Announced for Elaine Carpenter, 93, of Creighton

Longtime Creighton resident to be laid to rest next week

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Funeral services for Elaine Carpenter, a 93-year-old resident of Creighton, Nebraska, will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Janelle Siffring will officiate, and burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton. Visitation will be held the previous day, Sunday, March 15, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.

Why it matters

Elaine Carpenter was a longtime member of the Creighton community, and her passing marks the end of an era for many local residents who knew her. Her funeral services will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor her memory.

The details

Elaine Carpenter passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Avera Creighton Care Centre. She was 93 years old at the time of her death. The funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Janelle Siffring, and Elaine will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton.

  • Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
  • Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Elaine Carpenter passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026

The players

Elaine Carpenter

A 93-year-old longtime resident of Creighton, Nebraska who passed away on March 5, 2026.

Reverend Janelle Siffring

The officiant who will preside over Elaine Carpenter's funeral service.

Brockhaus Funeral Home

The funeral home in Creighton, Nebraska that is handling the arrangements for Elaine Carpenter's visitation and funeral.

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The takeaway

Elaine Carpenter's passing marks the end of an era for the Creighton community, which will come together to honor her memory and legacy through her funeral services.