Colleen Turnquest

Colleen Ann, 87, of St. Charles, IL, died on March 10 -- peacefully, with comfort and dignity, among her family. The daughter of George and Helen Tondrow, Colleen was born and raised in Chicago. She is pictured on her wedding day, to Robert Marshall Turnquest, in June 1953. Married for life, they had three children; Karen (Giacalone) born '57, William in '59, and Jonathan in '66. While living in New Jersey, Colleen was active on the Recreation Commission of South River. She made lifelong friends, and a positive impact on many girls, as a Girl Scout Leader. In 1976, the family returned to Park Ridge, IL; where she became a member of the Park Ridge Garden Club, Canasta Club and St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Connie and Bob enjoyed travelling across the U.S. and abroad; together, or with family and friends. Colleen was the undisputed matriarch. She was regularly sought for wisdom, advice, home cooking and her loving embrace. She was fearless. If she sensed injustice, she was not afraid to fight even City Hall! She will be missed by all three of her children, their spouses; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, lifelong friends and the community at River Glen in St. Charles. Colleen's wishes were to be cremated and to have her remains placed next to her "Forever Sweetheart," Robert, at Acacia Park Cemetery, Norridge, IL. Her family plans a small, private memorial service at Acacia during the summer.