- Date Of Birth: October 15, 1956
- Date Of Death: April 16, 2022
- State: Illinois
E. Elaine Turpin, 65, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly, Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room, Aledo, Illinois.
Elaine was born October 15, 1956 in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of John Henry and Ruth Ione (Bonesteel) Olson. Elaine graduated from Washington High School in Vinton, IA in 1975 and later from Hawkeye Technical School.
Elaine married Richard Lyle Turpin, Jr. on August 2, 1980 in Vinton, Iowa. Their 41 years of marriage brought two sons, John (Michelle) Turpin of Galesburg and Zachary Turpin of Clinton, Iowa; and one daughter, Kimberly Pitcher of Quincy, Illinois. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Cloe Smith, Blaze Smith, Skylar Turpin, Chad Turpin, Elianna Pitcher, Katherine Pitcher, Jaxton Turpin, and Abigail Pitcher; one great granddaughter, Nova; and one sister, Katheryn Dittmar of Galesburg. Along with her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by three sisters, Wanda Dalton, twin sisters, Sharon and Shirley Olson; and one brother, Donald Olson.
Elaine worked at Wal-Mart from 1987 until 2011 when she went to work at Western Illinois Home Health, where she was currently working. Elaine had a giving spirit and serving others brought her fulfillment. She was an active member of Calvary Assembly Church where she volunteered in the nursery ministry for many years as well as the Ability Project. She had a big heart for helping with special needs groups, volunteering with the Special Olympics and A Night to Shine Dance. Elaine loved traveling including cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Elaine’s greatest joy in life was her family, from cheering on her children when they were younger and now her grandchildren. Elaine’s proud voice could always be heard. She loved cooking and being surrounded by her family as well as making crafts she donated to many different organizations in the community.
