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1050 York Road

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Karin Elser Obituary

On August 17, 2024, Karin Elizabeth Elser (nee Waterkotte), beloved wife of 58 years to Gary Michael Elser; devoted mother of Troy Elser and his wife Kimberly and Trisha Elser Carter and her husband Kenny; loving grandmother of Kylie, Landen, and Keegan; dear sister of Mark Waterkotte, Ann Waterkotte Barnett, and the late Kent Waterkotte.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Tuesday, August 20th, from 4 to 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 13305 Long Green Pike, Hydes, Maryland 21082, on Wednesday, August 21st, at 10 AM. Interment private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ogle County News on Aug. 20, 2024.

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John and Joan Kuck

August 24, 2024

Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Karin. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
John and Joan Kuck

Carmen Dearing

August 20, 2024

Gary,
My prayers for you and your family.
Carmen Dearing

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

13305 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD

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1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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