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Dawn Turkal Obituary
August 22, 1946 - November 1, 2024
RAPIDS CITY, IL - Dawn L. Turkal, 78, of Rapids City, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024, in MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
A service to celebrate her life is 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Coal Valley, with Dr. Andrew McDonald officiating. Visitation is 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday at Trimble Funeral Home, 1700 1st Street, Coal Valley. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory following the visitation.
The former Dawn Lynette DeShane was born August 22, 1946, in Moline, IL, to Harry and Eunice (Stone) DeShane. She graduated from Orion High School in 1964. She married, John Turkal, on February 5, 1966. She worked for Illini Hospital and cared for many children. Dawn lived life looking at the positives and being kind to people. She always had a smile or gift to share, and was a stranger to no one. She loved spending time with friends and family, especially her grandsons, and enjoyed being part of her church community. Dawn had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and caring way.
She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters: Lynn Steffen (Greg,) of Land O' Lakes, FL, and Kari Turkal-Barrett (Gary,) of Knoxville, TN; and two sons: Robert Turkal (Leona,) of Walcott, IA, and Thomas Turkal (Mary,) of Tucson, AZ; three grandsons: James Turkal (Kara,) of Rapids City, IL, Robert and Rudy, of Tucson, AZ. As well as three brothers; many cousins; nieces; and nephews.
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Frank and Trish Dudek
November 7, 2024
So sorry for the loss the family has suffered. Sorry we just found out today as we were dealing with a health issue also. Frank and Trish Dudek
Allison Colleen nson
November 6, 2024
You will be missed. Now your with jesus
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