John Steven Turner, 63 of Marengo, passed away on Sunday morning, May 5, 2013 at Centegra Hospital in McHenry following a short illness.
He was born June 27, 1949 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of John H. and Leola (Carter) Turner. He moved with his family at an early age to Harvard, Illinois in 1954. He was raised and educated there graduating from Harvard High School in 1967, where he was a member of the wrestling team all four years. He later attended Bryant-Stratton Business School in Chicago then enlisted in the United States Navy where he was stationed in Adak, Alaska. On September 14, 1974 he was united in marriage to Donna M. Freund in McHenry. The couple made their home in Marengo where they raised their family. John enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, watching his granddaughter’s activities and getting together with his high school friends.
John is survived by his wife, Donna (Freund) Turner, his sons, John B. (Jennifer) Turner and Christopher L. Turner, his granddaughters, Jessica & Jenna Turner all of Marengo, his mother, Leola Turner of Harvard, his sisters, Joan (Paul) Trott of Shelbyville, Tennessee and Julie (Tim) Cassens of Harvard, his mother-in-law, Nelly Freund of Marengo, many nieces and nephews and his best friend, Jim. He was preceded in death by his father, John and father-in-law, Orville Freund.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9th at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley. Burial will be in Marengo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church.
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Classmate from the Class of '67. Goodbye my friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donna, the boys, Grandma Turner and the whole Turner family. We loved Uncle Steve and enjoyed his visit with us in Tennessee last year so very much. He was a joy to be around and will be sadly missed.
Donna, Johnny and Chris Im so very sorry to hear about your loss. John was a great guy and his dry sense of humor always tickled me. Ill never forget how he sang his verses on This Worlds Not My Home. We enjoyed many a good time together and now he and Connie can sing that song together. Peace in Jesus. Let him be your strength in this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna family, Joan the entire family during this loss. Praying that you will find peace and rest during this difficult time. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee... Isaiah 263
Donna and boys, It has been several years since we have seen each other and I am so saddened to hear of Steves' death. He was always such of fun loving guy. My deepest sympathies to you all for your loss. God Bless you all during this difficult time.