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Glenn Turnbull Obituary
LACON - Glenn Turnbull, 94, of Lacon died on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry.
Born May 22, 1922, in Griggsville, Illinois, to the late Arthur and Gladys Glenn Turnbull, he married Mary Jean Warren on June 26, 1949, in Newton, Illinois. Glenn served his country in the Navy during World War II as a meteorologist. He attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade. Glenn was sent to New York University to study meteorology, and after graduation, he forecasted weather for the Navy in San Diego and later was based in Okinawa, where he flew missions to track typhoons. He served on the Marshall County Board and the Marshall County Youth Services Board for several years. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and hiking, well into his 90's. His smile and good humor will be greatly missed. Glenn was an educator and school administrator, employed by Sparland High School, Henry High School and the Regional Office of Education.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Mary Jean; sons, John of Mesa, AZ, and Bob (Jan) of Downs; brother, Norman (Ellen) and Frank, both of Griggsville; grandson, Jeffrey of Chicago; and granddaughter, Lyndsey Turnbull of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, William.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Lacon Congregational United Church of Christ. A visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Midland Education Foundation or his church.
Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com.
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October 25, 2017
Thanks to the God of Comfort during your family time of grief. Our sincere condolence we extend to your families.
Lucille Probyn
February 13, 2017
Mary Jean I am so sorry I did not hear about Mr. Turnbull until I received my Lacon paper a week late here in Wyoming So sorry will miss my favorite teacher and principal very much Sending hugs and love. Lucille McCullough Probyn
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