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Michael Turner Obituary
Michael "Mike" P. Turner, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, and Bradenton Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
Mike was born Jan. 10, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Ben and Bernice (Poncher) Turner.
Mike is a retired steelworker from Bethlehem Steel after 30 years of service. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church in La Porte, and a volunteer firefighter with Center Township and Coolspring Township fire departments.
On July 5, 1986, Mike married Aileen Stiller, M.D., who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Amy (Casey) Sanders of Chicago; sons, Michael (Kathy) Turner of Lake Mary, Florida, Scott (Martha) Stiller of Chicago, Sean (Deanna) Stiller of San Diego, California, and Stephen Stiller of Chicago; grandchildren, Phoenix Sanders, David Michael Sanders, Steven Stiller and Julia Stiller; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Turner; and a brother, John Turner.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4504 W. Johnson Road, La Porte, Indiana 46350.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Mike's life or leave a message of comfort for his family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Lou Panozzo
February 10, 2023
Nice Guy Loved talking with him
Lynette Johnston
February 9, 2023
My sympathy to you, Dr Stiller and your family. My late husband, Jim Johnston, knew Mike well having been a long-time fireman with Springfield Twsp FD. and working together with him. Myself and my girls have been your patients! May you feel the loving arms of Jesus around you and your family at this time!
Keith & Nancy Dorng
February 8, 2023
Scott & Martha Stiller.
So sorry to hear about Mike, such a nice man, I know he will be missed by everyone.
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