Quirk, Elaine J.Elaine J. Quirk, age 95, of 841 Dewey Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, November 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.She was born on November 7, 1921 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Elsie Kowalski Nelson. Elaine was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1940. On February 10, 1943 she married William Quirk at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, who preceded her in death. Elaine was a secretary in a civilian capacity with the United States Navy during submarine construction in Manitowoc and attended many side launching ceremonies of the submarines, complete with white gloves. She was also a long time employee of Schuette Bros. Dept. Store in Manitowoc. Survivors include one daughter: Connie Quirk, Green Bay; one son: Shawn Quirk, Fullerton, CA.; four grandchildren: Molly Quirk, Costa Mesa, CA., Catherine Quirk, Seattle, WA., Patrick Quirk and Jack Ryan Quirk, both of Fullerton, CA., and a special family friend: Jane Paluch, Green Bay. Close to her family, Elaine considered her other relatives and friends brothers and sisters: Mary Agnes Heide, Ray Kowalski, Bob Kowalski, Jane Warren and Sue Harpt. Walking every day on the pier before they went to work, Elaine's friend, Iva Beerntsen was a best friend. Thanks to these wonderful people: Mary Agnes Heide family, Iva Beernsten family, Paluch family. Hugs to Deb Steckert and her always cheerful and attentiveness to mother. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two sons: Jeff and Neil.Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held in Spring of 2017.Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.comThe Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.Elaine enjoyed her high school summers with her aunt and uncle in Texas on Shell Island in the Gulf of Mexico, especially the group swims with porpoises. She loved living a block from Lake Michigan, watching baseball, the Indy 500 and the Kentucky Derby. She was surely the best sport when it came to pets. She helped her children with 2 cats, 3 dogs, 2 parakeets, 1 hamster, 2 chickens, 4 ponies and one burro. Her children and grandchildren were her joy complete with nicknames: Molly by Golly, the Cardinal, Mr. Wonderful and Mr. Sunshine.