Elaine Turk

Elaine Laura Turk
Elaine Laura Turk, 95, Hibbing, died on Friday, December 6, 2013, at Spectrum Health Care in Ely.  She fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and maintained her feisty spirit until her death.  She was born on August 21, 1918, in Superior, WI to Herman and Laura Deger.  She was raised in Mahoning Location and became a lifelong resident of Hibbing. She married Henry E. Turk and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage prior to Henry's death.  Elaine worked for Lerch Bros. Mining during the war years and later worked at the Hibbing Moose Lodge for 40 years calling Bingo. She met many wonderful Hibbing friends during that time.  Elaine also worked for Walkins Jewelry of Hibbing for many years and led an active life.  Elaine loved to play bocce with her group of friends, spend time with her family at the family cabin and spent many an hour on the lake chasing the elusive walleye.  Anyone who knew her well knew of her love of buttermilk pancakes topped with homemade raspberry jam.  She enjoyed canning, baking and spending time with her friends.  There was always coffee and cake at Elaine’s.
Elaine is survived by her children John E. (Sally) Turk of Tower, MN. and Jean (Ron) Turk Johnson of North Mankato, MN. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry E. Turk, a sister June Peterson, brothers, Ralph Deger and Willard Deger.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Hibbing, for one hour prior to the 12 Noon Mass of Christian Burial.  Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.doughertyofhibbing.com.

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