Elaine Marie (Ortego) Michelet

Elaine Maire (Ortego) Michelet, 78, of Colton, SD, previously of Covington, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 under home hospice surrounded by her family. Her Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to the start of the mass.

The service will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/KahlerFuneralHome starting five minutes before the start of the service.

Elaine is survived by her daughters, Julie Michelet (Andy) of West Palm Beach, FL, Stephanie Michelet of Colton, and Michelle (Kris) King of Dell Rapids; her grandchildren, Hayden King, Keegan Castro, Taylor Allen, Tristian Allen and Robert Allen Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Michelet in 2012.

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