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Marilyn Turner Obituary
She was born in Springfield Nov. 23, 1930, the daughter of Louis and Ruth Murphy. She married Kenneth J. Doerfler Jr. in June 1952, and he preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1962. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a younger brother, R. Richard Murphy. Marilyn married J. Richard Turner on Aug. 7, 1971, and he passed away March 1, 2003.
Marilyn loved to sing. She sang at many weddings and funerals and performed yearly with the Mature Mob in Springfield. She was an active member of The Sunshine Singers based in Jacksonville and directed by her sister-in law, Mary Turner of Franklin. Before her illness she was a member of the choir and congregation at Sacred Heart Church in Franklin for 40 years. She was president of FASA and a member of Ladies Altar Society. Traveling the world and dancing every weekend were the hobbies she loved and shared with her husband Rich. Marilyn owned and operated insurance and ice cream businesses over the years with her husband, Rich. The Dream Cream, The Mound Cone Shop for treats and Rich- Mar for insurance.
Surviving are one daughter, Debra Crowe of Chatham; four sons, Dennis (wife, Cita) Doerfler of New Berlin, Jerald Doerfler of Springfield, Bill (wife, Debbie) Turner of Springfield and Jerry (wife, Kim) Turner of El Paso; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom (wife, Sonya) Murphy of California; brother-in-law, Robert (wife, Mary) Turner of Franklin; sister-in-law, Patsy Bell of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin, with burial to follow at Franklin Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Ellen Peterson
May 19, 2011
Deb, Cara, Chris, & Kyle and other members of the family,
I just recently heard about the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. I was so sorry to hear about it. I have a lot of memories of your Mom when we would all get together over the years. She was very special and will be missed by all of us. She is another angel looking down on all of us. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
May 16, 2011
Deb, Cara, Chris, Kyle and families -
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. She was a very special person to many of us and will be greatly missed. We had a lot of fun times together.
With deepest sympathy,
Janet & Tom Crowe
Julie Erin Lawless
May 8, 2011
Deb, Denny, Jerry D. & Jerry T, et al,
I was so sorry to hear you had lost your sweet mom. You know she (& Rich too, of course) were two of my favorite people of all time. They were always so good to me and I so enjoyed working for them and knowing all of you. I was so happy I got to see them both again as an adult. She always made me feel as if she really cared and you all were so blessed to have had her as a mom! (Only 2nd to mine!) Will always love you guys and you have my deepest sympathies.
Angels In Training
May 6, 2011
God asked Marilyn home to join the Heavenly Choir. We know when the birds are signing and the wind is gently blowing that she is directing them with her musical talent
Debi Iams
May 4, 2011
I met Marilyn and Rich at Muni - was never introduced, but they were always so friendly and said hi! Then I met them formally when Marilyn joined in with the Mature Mob! Marilyn always was willing to loan outfits for costumes and was a true joy to be with! I will miss her much - and will think of she and Rich smiling and enjoying heavenly performances!
Susan Dorsey
May 3, 2011
My friend Marilyn- You will be truely missed by your "Mature Mob Family". I'm so glad we got to know each other better during our car-pool rides to practice last year!
May 3, 2011
We will miss Marilyn and her lovely voice at the Mature Mob. Our sympathy goes out to her family.
Mary Lane
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