Elaine P. Burgert nee Petersen, passed peacefully on March 12, 2018. Elaine was the beloved wife of the late Raymond "Jim"; loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Romero and Russell (Kym) Burgert; devoted daughter of the late Emma and Henry Petersen, and daughter-in-law of the late Vera and Raymond Burgert; dear sister of Henrietta (the late Ray) Drager, the late LaVerne (the late John) Malarz and the late Delores (the late Frank) Randazzo; loving grandmother of Beth, Russell Jr., Rachel, Kiara and Shannon; fond sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Married for 55 years, Elaine worked as a legal secretary prior to becoming a full-time mom. An accomplished pianist, Elaine taught piano to family and neighbors, and often played at church. The love of Christ guided her life, teaching Sunday school at Wilmette Lutheran for 23 years. She had a passion for flowers and birds, a beautiful spirit and sense of humor, and deeply treasured time spent with her family and dear friends. Visitation will be Friday, March 23, 4-8 PM at Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 1100 Greenleaf Avenue, Wilmette, where service will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 11 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info: 847-251-8200.