Elaine Marie Kamradt, age 61 of East Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Elaine was born on April 13, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, and is now reunited with her father and mother, Mitchell and Alice Battel. Elaine is survived by her husband of 29 years, Kevin Kamradt. Elaine and Kevin raised two children, Nathan and Evelyn, who will miss her dearly. Elaine was a perpetually happy, kind and compassionate wife, mother and friend who never missed the opportunity to help others. She was always the nicest and most welcoming person in any room.

As all of her family, friends and colleagues know, she was the life of every party and always made those around her feel special and included. She found great joy in being with her family, creating traditions and watching her children grow into the adults they are today. Elaine excelled in all areas of her life, personal, academic and professional, taking great pride in watching her children graduate from her and Kevin's alma mater, the University of Michigan. For more than 3 decades, Elaine grew a loyal network of customers and colleagues at International Paper. Outside of work, you could find Elaine doing what she loved most, playing cribbage and euchre with family, having a glass of wine with friends, or planning her next adventure. Elaine's mission in life was to make those around her feel loved, and she succeeded.

Those she left behind will carry on that mission, including her husband Kevin; son Nathan (27); daughter Evelyn (24); siblings Maureen (Ken) Hampton, Michael (Sandi) Battel, David Battel, Patricia (Norman) Hogikyan, Catherine Birkbeck; father and mother in-law Charlie and Sue Kamradt; Kevin's sister Camille (Frank) Peltz; and all of her nieces, extended family and friends.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 4, from 2-4 and 6-8pm at

Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546). Elaine's memorial service will be held the following day on Thursday, October 5, at 11:30am at Cascade Hills Country Club (3725 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546). There will be a light lunch served immediately following the service until 2pm. To honor Elaine the way she deserves, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please bring a card sharing any memories or stories of Elaine.