Elaine J. Peterson
OSMOND — Services for Elaine J. Peterson, 85, of Osmond, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond with Rev. Scott Kirchoff officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Organist for the services will be Lori Koehler, with congregational hymns, “I’m But A Stranger Here,” “The Lamb” and “Great Is Thy Faithfullness.”
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Osmond is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Peterson died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Avera hospital in Yankton.
Elaine Peterson was born July 3, 1936, in Curtis to John and Edith (Herrick) Turner. She was baptized on April 11, 1937, and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Curtis. She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1956. She married Wendell Peterson on March 8, 1956, at Curtis. The couple spent time in Norman, OK, Millington, TN, and Norfolk, VA, while in the military. They returned to Curtis to farm until 2007. In 2007, they moved to Osmond. They enjoyed wintering in Bullhead City, AZ, for many years. Elaine was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, and its LWML. Elaine took pride in her garden, and sewing crafts. Elaine always sent cards to everyone who was important to her. Her life was dedicated to her family in every way. Elaine loved spending time with her family and friends; it was a complete joy to her. Elaine was a true servant to her Lord. She was loved by all who met her, especially her four children, Terry, Randy, Tina and Darren.
She is survived by her spouse, Wendell Peterson; children, Terry (Sandy) Peterson, Randy (Kelly) Peterson, Tina (Steve) Kumm and Darren (Danielle) Peterson; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Richard (Ruth) Turner, David Turner and Dale (Carrie) Turner; sisters Connie (Terry) Kamparth and Ellen (Gary) Kuenning; brothers-in-law Ronald (Sharon) Peterson and Wayne Peterson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith Turner; infant sister Alyce Mae Turner; brother Charles Turner; and sister-in-law Marlene Morthole.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.
