Elaine Marie Crosby, 65, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born June 2, 1956, in Springfield, OH to the late George and Laverna Schutte. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel. She attended Bishop Luers and graduated in 1974. Elaine was a technician for the phone company for 35 years. She coached volleyball at Hessen Cassel and was part of the Girl Scouts. Elaine like to cook for her family and friends. She enjoyed vacationing with her family at the ocean, being at the lake, ice skating with her grandson, and she was an avid reader. She was very health conscious and would exercise regularly and walk daily. Elaine is survived by loving husband Pat; twins, Drew Crosby and Anna (Jesse) James; grandson, Mason Crosby; brother, Thomas (Dawn) Schutte; sister, Mary Levine; and other extended family. Elaine was also preceded in death by her brother, Rick Schutte. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel, 11337 Old US Hwy 27 South with calling one hour prior. Visitation also Sunday, January 23, 2022, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., with a Rosary recited at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Church or Cancer Services of NE Indiana.