Elaine M. Sansone, nee Carpino; Beloved wife of 68 years to Augie Sansone; loving mother of Michael (Margaret), Augie Jr. (Cathy), and  Lisa (Terry) Maloney; dearest grandmother of the late Dawn, Kristen, Nikki, Michael, Michelene, Stephanie, A.J., Jake, and Joey; great-grandmother of ten; loved daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Comiano) Carpino and daughter-in-law of the late Joseph and Lena Sansone; cherished sister of John (the late Nancy) Carpino, Carol (the late John) Lyons, and the late Joseph (the late Bernice) Carpino; fond aunt and great-aunt to many; Visitation, Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott, Park Ridge. Family and friends to meet, Tuesday, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Mission 9711 W. Devon Ave., Rosemont, IL for the Funeral Mass to begin at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in Elaine's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or MISSfoundation.org would be appreciated. For information 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com