Estelle Douglas “Honored Citizen” Celebrates 100th Birthday

Congratulations to Estelle Douglas who celebrated her 100th birthday at Alexian Village. Mayor of Elk Grove Village, Craig Johnson, presented Estelle with an “Honored Citizen” certificate.
Estelle has four children, 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Born and raised in Chicago, Estelle moved to Westchester in 1915 and lived there until moving to Elk Grove Village two years ago. Before getting married, Estelle held many jobs at a shoe store, candy factory, and grocery store and as a press operator. Estelle got married in 1935 and then stayed home to care for her family. After her husband died in 1985, Estelle toured the United States with her church group. Getting to 100 is “a lot of hard work,” says Estelle, reflecting on her long and prosperous life lived thus far.