Maxine Turkowski
Maxine Turkowski
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Beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Turkowski.
Devoted mother of Sharon (Eric) Devoy and the late Ken M. Turkowski.
Cherished grandmother of Jack, Avery and Max.
Kind sister of the late Mary (Bill) Dixon, Margaret (Gordon) Knispel and Marcy (late Willie) McElroy; and sister-in-law of Randy (Rose) Turkowski and Wayne (Addie) Turkowski.
Loving aunt to many.
Devoted and proud longtime former teacher at Queen of Martyrs.
Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL
Visitation Tuesday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at Marian Village Chapel, 15624 Marian Drive, Homer Glen, IL.
Inurnment Good Shepherd Cemetery at a later date.
Please leave a memory for the family on Maxine's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maxine, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Margaret harczos
September 30, 2025
Sharon I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom Was a wonderful wonderful person She was a really good friend to me and Steve I know she will be missed when her grandchildren I know she was with your dad they had such a loving marriage my prayers go out to you
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Kathleen Roach
September 18, 2025
To Sharon and family: So sorry to hear about your Mother´s passing. Maxine was so witty and funny and I always enjoyed working with her. She helped so many children and families at Queen of Martyrs. She will be missed so much! Kathy Roach
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