Pauline Carol Elkins, age 83, of Wells, MN, died Thursday, September 14, 2023.  The family will be having a private celebration of life at a later date. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.

Pauline was born October 11, 1939 in Aitkin, MN, the daughter of Paul and Eunice (Pratt) Fetherkile. She attended High School in Urbana, IA.  Pauline married Max Elkins in a little brown church in Iowa, and to this union six children were born. Pauline was the best provider; she gardened, canned and baked (bread was her specialty).  She always had a full house with her family around. Pauline enjoyed flowers, crocheting ad knitting, puzzles, and reading. Pauline was always there to help in the best way she could.

Pauline is survived by her five children: Crystal (Mark) Simpson, Toni Elkins, Paul Russell (Falisha) Elkins, Scott (Kathy) Elkins, and Max Adrian Elkins II; grandchildren: Corrie Elkins, Brett Coleman, Jenny Tharp, Tim Tharp, Penny Hanover, George Tallman, David Elkins, Makala Tallman, and Raymond Elkins; twenty-one great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband Max Elkins, her parents, 3 sisters, brother, son Kirk Elkins, and great grandson Maverike Elkins.