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HENRY Turek Obituary

Henry "Hank" Turek, 84, Ballroom Dance Teacher and U.S. Army Veteran in Korean Conflict left this Earth with few regrets. How fortunate to have shared teaching and dancing with his wife Marilyn who was a multiple winner of the Harvest Moon Dance Festivals. Hank's family remembering him are his wife, Marilyn; son, Randy Turek and wife Donna; step son, Gregg Woods and wife Jennifer; grandson, Christopher; and brother, Eugene "Gene" and wife Marie.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 18, 2013.

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Catherine and Steven Ling

May 30, 2016

A gentleman, a humorist, a ballroom dancer/teacher, and our Friend. You are missed.

December 2, 2013

Dear Marilyn:
Our condolences for your loss. We had the pleasure of knowing Hank for over 25 years. Thanks to the expert instructions we received from you and Hank, we have enjoyed dancing all around the world. We will miss him. Dolores and Bob Winkels

L C Pyzik

November 25, 2013

Marilyn, please accept my condolences! Hank was such a fine person - what a great temperament and humor. I was just telling some friends of the dance classes I attended with the both of you. I will remember him in my prayers.
LCPyzik

Gail Larsen

November 23, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. Hank had a great sense of humor and quick wit. He was very patient and kind when I was learning to dance.

November 22, 2013

Please accept our condolences and prayers - Sandy & I will miss Hank, He was a Great Guy and Loved by all who knew Him

Hank & Marilyn Turek

John Trudeau

November 22, 2013

Trudy & Mark Ritchie

November 18, 2013

We will miss our backyard visits with Hank. He always had something interesting to talk about and had a great sense of humor. His face always lit up when he talked about Marilyn and their dancing. Rest in peace, Hank.

Bob and Debbie Brand

November 18, 2013

Hank was a wonderful man, and we all loved spending time with he and Marilyn. His humor was contagious and we loved it when he teased Marilyn. The world has lost a kind and gentle man who's face lit up when he danced. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mike Litt

November 18, 2013

I often think about our dance classes with Hank and Marilyn. It was always a highlight when he would make one of his "punny" remarks and elicit a big groan from Marilyn. Rest in peace, Hank.

Ron & Gloria Stellman

November 18, 2013

We will miss Hank's jokes and stories. It was always a pleasure to be around him. He and Marilyn became our close friends after dance classes and will dearly be missed. Rest in Peace Hank.

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