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age 43 of Massillon passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Monday, May 20, 2013, after a courageous and heroic battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Mike was born on July 19, 1969, to his proud parents. Darwin 'Turk' and Norma (Lynn) Turskey. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 1988. After graduation, he continued his schooling and became a certified HVAC/R technician and has worked for CR Kurtz for over 20 years. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Mike purchased and managed multiple rental properties, developed several small entrepreneurial businesses and co-founded Massillon Storage with his father. Michael, affectionately known as "Bones," had a true zest for life. He lived every moment of his 43 years with passion, boundless humor, and commitment. He loved traveling and traveled extensively throughout the United States the Caribbean and Mexico. He enjoyed Offshore Power Boat Racing, riding motorcycles, the beach and most importantly, spending time with his loving family, friends and his pets, Flop, Jade and Buddy.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Mary Turskey and maternal grandparents, Norman and Pauline Lynn and his uncle, Mike Lynn. In addition to his parents, Norma and Turk, he is survived by his sister, Candy Armstrong of Massillon; brother, Christopher (Tina) Turskey of Texas; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Tyler, Zachary and Emma of Texas and Robyn. Riley; and great-nephew, Joshua of Florida; loving aunts and uncle, Karen (Myron) Croskey, Veryl (Ruth Ann) Turskey, Patricia S. Lynn and Robin D. Lynn. In addition he leaves behind his loving and devoted girlfriend, Constance McGough; best-friend, Wheat Crofut; as well as numerous cousins and loyal friends.
Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon has been entrusted with arrangements for his cremation. There will be no calling hours. A funeral and memorial service to celebrate the life of Michael will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Stanwood Community Church. Special thanks to the staff members of 2200 at Affinity Medical Center and Community Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas County.
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Rob Rader
July 19, 2013
You will be missed my friend
Kevin Knouff
June 9, 2013
I will always remember Mike taking off at lights and stop signs blowing gravel and rubber all over me with his bike on bike nights and weekend rides...Miss ya buddy....
Artie & Kris Helfeldt
May 27, 2013
We are so saddened by the loss of Mike. We have many great memories with him, Shelly and Sam...camping together, cheerleading competitions, dinners at his house, etc. A one of a kind guy who we loved dearly!!! He will be missed by all who knew him as they don't come any better! God has truly gained the best of the best!! Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We grieve with you.
Chuck & Pat Gerstenmaier
May 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's family. We always requested that CR Kurtz send Mike whenever service was needed and he always did an excellent job in addition to being a pleasure to chat with. We always enjoyed exchanging travel, pet and life in general stories. Mike was a great guy that will certainly be missed.
Patti (Eddy) Boord
May 24, 2013
Candy and the Turskey family, I am shocked and so sad to hear of the loss of your son and brother. My prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Shelly (Michelle) Bryan (Miller)
May 24, 2013
I am deeply saddened when I think of Michael passing. I grew up with Michael in our wonderful neighborhood and I have many, many great memories. He spent many of summer nights at my bedroom window with Kirk Hall. The three of us would go snowmobile riding in the winter. I can't believe they are gone. My thoughts and prayers are with the Turskey family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Michael and give Kirk a great big hug!
Brett Green
May 23, 2013
I was deeply saddened today, to learn that one of my childhood friends has passed. I have many great memories of all the Hockey years with the Turskey family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Turskey family and friends.
God Bless.
Hilda Walker
May 23, 2013
I want to express my sympathy to the Turskey family. I thought Michael was such nice young man and a hard worker. He is in God's hands and will watch over you. They say the good die young,and he was as good as you could get. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Michelle Murphy
May 23, 2013
I was very saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was an exceptional man. Very kind, helpful and handsome. An ideal man. He most definitely is one of God's favorite angels. Mr. & Mrs. Turskey, you brought him up right and should be very proud of the man that he was. Truly. Love and Prayers to you and your entire family. May God wrap you all in His love.
May 23, 2013
to the whole family I was so sorry to hear about bones he was such a great person and character who tried to make all laugh and he was taken way too early he will be missed for his great personality and just being a great person my deepest sympathy to the family paul fox
Veronica Edminson
May 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the turskey family, his girlfriend constance and many of Mike's friends during this difficult time of sadness and loss we all feel. I had the pleasure of taking care of Mike from the first day he came in to Tri-County Oncology. He always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude through it all, Mike was a fighter. He will hold a special place in all our hearts.
David and Dolores Supple
May 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Turskey Family and friends,we were very sad to hear of his passing, Michael was a good friend to us.
Duane Affolter
May 23, 2013
Candy. So sorry to here about your brothers passing.
Rod Kauffman
May 22, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ken Skelly
May 22, 2013
Whenever I think of Mike I smile. A testament to his life.
I will miss you old friend, thanks for many good memories.
Jennie Scott
May 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Turskey Family.
Barb, Mark, Clayton & Carly Scheetz
May 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Turskey Family. He was 'Doctor Mike' to me. Introduced to us by his dear friends, Nick & Amy Logan many years ago. We became close friends with Dr. Mike, Shelly and Sami. Dr. Mike was a great fun loving guy and he will be greatly missed by ALL who loved him. RIP 'DR MIKE' Until we meet again...on the beaches of heaven!
Tom and Nancy Straughn
May 22, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to the Turskey family. We were fortunate to see him at all Jimmmy and Lisa's Christmas par ties. He was such a handsome young man with a a beautiful smile.
Lisa Williams
May 22, 2013
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Turskey family
Stacy Mramor
May 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Turskey family and friends. Michael was a very loving and caring person. He will be sadly missed by all.
bruce berens
May 22, 2013
I grew up with mike in the neighborhood, I will always remember the good times. May you rest in peace
Sharon (Crofut) Howell
May 22, 2013
Norman & Darwin, so sorry to have heard of the passing of your son. May god help you thorugh this time. He sounded like a young Darwin & Norma combined. I have good memories of the time we spent together when we were young..
Robbie and Kathy Smith And Family
May 22, 2013
Mike was bigger than life itself. Always showing up to help with projects or sometimes just moral support. The King of pranks and jokes. I have been away from Massillon for around 18 years, but it was always a warm feeling to see him when we would visit. He had an unmatched talent for being in charge of social activity for the group of us that were close from the west side. He will always be a part of my life for teaching me to take charge and do things that mattered the most to my family and friends. There are no words to express my sorrow. May The Turskey Family and Friends find peace knowing that Mike's zest for all things serious and humorous will live on forever through stories and memories. Love and Prayers to all of you
Sam Pendolino
May 22, 2013
May you find peace in your lost, my deepest condolences. Rest in peace old friend!
Dotty Wade
May 22, 2013
Prayers to all of you. Bones was a great guy and truly will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Smithson Family
May 22, 2013
In loving memory of Michael. Our thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family.
May 22, 2013
My heart goes out to you all. Bones will always remain a part of some of my best memories.
Christine Medure
May 22, 2013
You are an angel now Bones
Vickie Roe
May 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss Mr. & Mrs. Turskey, and Candy. I was taken by surprise when I found out. I had always seen Mike at the 5k runs and he was always a leader, ahead of the pack. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and the rest of your family and his loved ones.
Christine Medure
May 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The Medure Family
Karla Marsh
May 22, 2013
So Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
For Mike
Christine Lamborn
May 22, 2013
Words cannot express my sorrow to hear of Mike's passing. I know how hard he fought. He always had a smile and a kind word when he stopped in Bordner's. He was such a sweet and sunny kid growing up, and I think his light was simply too bright for this world. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and I hope you find solace and peace in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Saunders
May 22, 2013
words cannot express the sadness I have for all of you during this time. I pray for you all and I will never forget Mike or this beautiful family I had the honor of caring for in his these last days......God love you all.
John Gramse
May 22, 2013
Mike was one very special man. In a few short days since his passing so many people have commented to me of his kindness and generosity in helping them in their time of need. He would head out regardless of weather or how tired he was to provide those without heating or cooling so unselfishly. And many other talents he knew to lend a hand with. A more giving guy I've never known. More times than not without asking payment for himself. That was Mike. His love and concern for his family always put himself last but in Mike's mind that was being true to who he was. He has taught many of us how to live through being kind to those less fortunate, a real testament to a job well done by his parents. My sincere condolences to Turk, Norma, Candy, and family. We all will miss Mike greatly.
May 22, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss! My thoughts & prayers are with you. Mike was such a wonderful person and always made others smile and laugh. I have so many fond memories of growing up with the Turskey kids. May your great memories and God's love carry you through this difficult time. Hugs, Susan (Shetler) DiNarda
KAREN DELRIO
May 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So many wonderful memories of growing up with Bones. He will be greatly missed by so many! He had a way of touching everyones heart!
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