Pulkrabek, Elaine Anna Longtime New Brighton resident, passed away peacefully 2/25/15 at the age of 79, surrounded by family. Elaine was preceded in death by husband Herbert; parents Joseph and Anna Piha; brothers Richard Machart, Joseph Piha; sister, Eleanor Wickstrom. Survived by her loving children Kevin (Shelley) Lino Lakes, Mark (Laura) Pine City, Craig, New Brighton, Julie (Rick Mickelson) Circle Pines, Kristy (Glen Davies) Lino Lakes, Amy (Todd Smith) Lino Lakes, and Scott (Jennifer) of Zimmerman, nineteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brother Leonard Piha (Sonia), sisters Marcella Piha and Wilma Deis, many nieces and nephews, and her loyal Bichon Frise, Duchess. Elaine was an employee of the Mounds View School District for 18 years before she retired in 1993. She cherished her family, but also loved the Minnesota Twins, bowling, polka music, sitting by the lake, and dining out with family. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Thursday, March 5th, at St. Joseph's of the Lakes Catholic Church, Lino Lakes. A private interment is planned.