Elaine M. (Petry) Thorsteinson

Elaine M. Thorsteinson, 91 of New Palestine, IN went to her eternal home December 28, 2021. She was a resident of Woodland Terrace and prior to this had resided in Greenfield since 1997 where she was known as the "Cookie Lady" to her Fieldstone Neighborhood. Elaine is survived by her brother, Luverne Petry of Ada, MN; three daughters: Sue Johnson, Sandy Janis, and Paula Baldwin along with her three sons-in-law; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Elaine had a true servant's heart and enjoyed her Fridays at the Soup Kitchen in Greenfield and Tuesday nights with Connection Ministries (an outreach for adults with disabilities). She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Well done and faithful servant. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Cross of Grace in New Palestine, IN. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. There will also be a lunch following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to: Connection Ministries, P.O Box 29495, Indianapolis IN 46229 or connect@connection-ministries.org and/or Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, 202 E. Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or Kbmsk.org and/or Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. 600 W., New Palestine, IN 46163 or crossofgrace.org