Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Turskey Obituary
John Turskey, 30, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Born in Redding, CA
on June 9, 1978, he resided in Cottonwood.
He is survived by his parents, John and Janice Turskey, his sisters Julie Stratton and Jennifer Glazier, his brothers-in-law David Stratton and Jake Glazier, his precious niece Lila Kai Glazier, and his grandmothers Terry Strykowski and Lillian Turskey Pollina.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21
at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church in Anderson.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Turskey
Sponsored by Julie Turskey Stratton.
Sherry Tolen
March 13, 2025
Another year gone my friend...another year missing you...
Sherry Tappan
March 12, 2024
I was just talking about you yesterday. I miss you my friend. You´re never forgotten. I love you.
Sherry Tolen
March 12, 2023
Never ever forgotten my friend...
Sherry Tolen
November 21, 2022
you'll always be in my heart...love you my dear friend.
Christa Prinz
February 21, 2021
Just thinking back to the old days....bmx bikes, little league, and grade school. Boy do I miss you, even you teasing me....relentlessly. :)
Christa Prinz
February 21, 2021
Just thinking back to the old days....bmx bikes, little league, and grade school. Boy do I miss you, even you teasing me....relentlessly. :)
Cindy Shelton
March 12, 2019
I Love you and miss you so much. Time can not ease the pain . You are in my mind and heart Always. I wish I could turn back time but I cant. Your powerful spirit stays with me and for that Im greatful for. I love you ❤
August 15, 2014
Its been so many years but it feels like yesterday to me. You forever remain in my heart. Forever I will miss you . I will always love you and know you have remained in my life as an angel watching over me and all your loved ones .I LOVE YOU FOREVER
Sherry Tappan
August 11, 2014
hey buddy...its such a beautiful feeling to know everyday is a peaceful, happy day for you now. i miss you like crazy but its worth it to know you are in pure contentment. spread them wings my friend...love you much!!
Sherry Tappan
December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas my friend. I know you'll be spending it with the fam. They will all know you're there with them. Love you :(
Sherry Tappan
November 24, 2013
i went to your crash site today, like normal. missing you more than usual today...
Rachel C
November 6, 2013
I think about you everyday John. And I cry often missing you. I love you with all my heart. I can feel your presence in my life sometimes and I embrace it Thank you. I love you.
sherry tappan
May 1, 2013
Oh John...why, why, why, why is all that goes through my head still 4 yrs later. i'll never know and i'll never stop wondering. As far as I'm concerned you were needed here much more than where you are now, there is no "special, can do anything creator" down here only the mess that was created and you helped many people deal with the mess you just didn't know it. I love you and wherever "home" is I'll see you there before you know it...miss you! :'(
Donna Cionci
April 30, 2013
Little John, I am so sorry I didn't get to know you as a man since I hear you were so incredible. You were only 2 when I saw you but loved you and your sisters so much. If I get up there before Mom and Dad, you and I will have some good stories to tell. I am proud to say I introduced your parents and we were great friends. Rest in peace little one. We will see each other on the other side. Donna Essary Cionci
Shadow Hazeltine
April 5, 2013
John Turskey, you sure were great, we love you. Your safe in the arms of the Lord now, that's an alright place. Thank you for the memories.
Shadow and Sandi
sherry tappan
November 13, 2012
Hey John,
I miss you my old friend. I've had many to say goodbye to this last month and am missing even more now. You know who I speak of though so please give them hugs for me and tell them all I love them and will see them one day soon. Love you buddy...I bet where you're at the view is breathtaking...one day I will be in peace too. :)
sherry tappan
September 9, 2012
hey buddy...its been awhile since i wrote to you. i think of you everyday though, i will fly with you soon. love you my friend.
Sherry Tappan
May 9, 2012
i miss you...this place is makin its change thats for sure. i don't know when I will see you again but I know I will one day...til then my friend...keep flyin!
Your beautiful neice, Whitney Quinn Stratton (aka Lil Whit Bit)
Sherry Tappan
April 11, 2012
Miss you John! Ever since you came to visit me and Lil Whit Bit's been here things have been a lil better. :) love you!!
March 16, 2012
I feel your presence , I know that some how you find away to still be part of our lives,I will forever miss you. Be at peace my love.
Jennifer Glazier
March 9, 2012
John,
We love you and miss you so very much. I think of you all the time. Thank you for being such a wonderful brother. I love you.
Your Sister,
Jenny
sherry tappan
February 29, 2012
john, you know whats going on down here...makes me sad too...i miss you my friend.
sherry tappan
February 25, 2012
miss you alot
sherry tappan
January 21, 2012
miss you...always will...:(
Aaron Merhoff
January 13, 2012
Wow. I just woke up from this dream that my old buddy John was in. We were on top of this huge building overlooking the world. He was sitting there like he used to when we lived together and he was giving me advice about my life.
Then I wake up to the sound of an email saying Sherry left another message on this guestbook.
I want everyone in John's life to know that he's still in the lives of everyone he touched.
sherry tappan
January 11, 2012
damn...this really hasn't gotten any easier to accept. i'm so glad your family has kept your guest book open. sounds dumb but it's the closest i can get to talking to you now so i'll continue to write on here. love you and miss you friend...
sherry tappan
October 29, 2011
I miss you my buddy...
Sherry Tappan
July 6, 2011
if only we could turn back time...:(
sherry tappan
April 28, 2011
i dont even know what to say right now...i'm coming to see you tomorrow...have a good night...love you my friend. fly, fly, fly
sherry tappan
April 24, 2011
happy easter john...you're having the happiest easter of us all...miss you more than i could express...:(
sherry tappan
April 22, 2011
thinkin of you always and miss ya buddy...much love...
Sherry Tolen
March 19, 2011
I can't believe its been over 2 yrs. my friend...you will never be forgotten and will always be missed...keep flyin high John, i will see you again friend...love always
Sherry Tolen
January 1, 2011
Happy New Year my homie...spread them wings...miss you and love you!
Sherry Tolen
December 24, 2010
You're parents are feeling a huge emptiness again this year, they probably will always feel an emptiness...alot of people do. I miss you John...I know your day tomorrow will be content and special. I'm so happy you can know those feelings again. I love you John...we'll fly one day...
Sherry Tolen
November 25, 2010
I hope you are having the most precious Thanksgiving ever...its not very thankful down here. Wherever you've planted your seed I know you're surrounded by peace, love, beauty, contentment. When my seed is planted I hope so badly we will grow together again...miss you John. Keep soaring high...you're now a free bird...love you my friend.
cindy shelton
November 18, 2010
I will forever love this amazing man that came into my life and showed me what love is. He showed me how to live life in a way that most people dont even get. Life will never be the same for any of us that knew John. He touched us in so many ways.I will miss his laughter, and all the times we shared.
If I had one wish I would change back time but I cant so I will hold on to the memories. thats what life is anyway isn't it. A bunch of moments that we hold on to.
Thank you John for the best moments. I will never forget. I will always remember and always love you.........
Be at peace my everything
Sherry Tolen
November 2, 2010
John I hope you are in a better place than we are...I can't imagine the next life being anything but contentment everywhere you look and peace within. I bet its a feeling that seemed would never be felt...all the while it happened way too soon for us. Be ready to give me a hug...you never know when we will get to hang out at the baseball field again...love you...
Sherry Tappan
July 19, 2010
John...it still doesnt feel real to me...i have that sickening feeling in my stomach when i think back and all the times i missed out on with my buddy John. cottonwood little league ballpark started all our childhood memories...what i would give to have those days back again. i visit your wreck site often, if i would have gotten stronger quicker i could have been living back in cottonwood while you still were...instead i move back just a minute from where you wrecked, on the day of your funeral...im so sorry...i never forgot about you john and i never will...i miss you...i remember our 8th grade pic together, we both were voted for "best athlete"...i'll always remember your smile and the way you wrote the letter "o". haha...love you and i will see your beautiful face again one day...fly free my friend, fly high my friend..
Aaron Merhoff
April 24, 2010
I knew John (to me he was Turskey, and to him, I was my last name, Merhoff) in high school, and had the true joy of living with him for a while after graduation.
Just last night, I did a random Google search for my old friend, and found this site, and learned he had left this world over a year ago.
I am stunned. It had been a while since we spoke, and I have always regretted losing touch. John Turskey was easily one of the best people I have ever come to know. He was an awesome, awesome friend.
I always hoped I would one day again sit on a balcony somewhere and wax on philosophical about everything under the sun and stars.
I have experienced death and loss in my life, and know that sometimes, after the initial loss, it seems that everyone has forgotten the one you love. I want his loving family to know that to those of us that were touched my Turskey's presence, he will never be forgotten.
All my love to you, my old brother. May I only hope to see you again someday, in another life.
Merhoff
Jennifer Glazier
March 1, 2010
John, I cannot believe almost one year has passed. I miss you so very much!!! Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts. I miss your great big hugs, your laugh, your smart remarks and even the occasional slugs to the stomach. Thank you for being such a wonderful brother, great son, loving uncle and an incredible friend to all. I have so many memories that I will hold forever so dear to my heart. I think back to the pool days, all of our forts, the fun we had making home movies, all of our silly games and the adventures with old blue that one summer. I can't help but cry, smile and giggle all at the same time. Thank you for helping me get through things and giving me the extra encouragement that I needed at times. You were such an amazing guy with the biggest heart! Your absence has been the most difficult thing that I have ever encountered or had to face. I know that the sadness, shock and anger will never completely go away and that is so hard to imagine because it hurts so much. However, I know your spirit lives on in all of us. I wish you could see Lila now, you would laugh so hard. I feel like she has a lot of you in her, she has no fear and has a ton of spunk! I love you and miss you so very much! Thank you for being such a wonderful brother, I love you forever!
Jenny
Janice Turskey
February 28, 2010
My dear sweet boy. Oh how I miss you! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I know you are in a better place than I am, but oh how I long to see your amazing smile and hear your crazy jokes and laugh with you, or not. I was so very blessed to have you in my life for the time I did. You were such a special gift from God sent to me and for that I am so very thankful. I have so many fond memories. You don't even knw how many people loved you. You had such a way with people and have left us all with our own very special memories. These memories are such a treasure to me and are kept so close in my heart. Don't worry about me. I know you are watching over me and I feel you all around me. I am glad you were such a great part of my life. I love you and you have a big piece of my heart. I will love you forever. Love, Mom
Jodi Dominguez
May 31, 2009
Dear Turskey Family,
I never knew your precious son John, but I do have a connection with him. I don't know why God put me next to your son, in the time of his passing but he did. I will hold his hand forever in my prayers. You know what I mean. His eyes are forever within my heart. His accident spot is a painful yet calming spot that I will always be apart of. Your Love means soooo much to me, you are now apart of me and my family forever... Love Forever, Jodi Michelle Dominguez and family
Emily Norboe (Samson)
May 15, 2009
Dear John, Jan, Julie and Jenny
I just found out about the loss of your son John. John has left so many wonderful memories in so many peoples lives, he will never be forgotten.
With sympathy,
Emily Norboe (Samson)
Robyn Swan
April 11, 2009
Jan and John, My heart goes out to you Guys Don't know what to say. Your son was like a son to me also. And like a brother to my son, Branden, and an Uncle to my Grand Daughters All I can say is I will play my music , and I will play it very very loud. John will like that cause he always said I played my music very loud or maybe too loud.
April 3, 2009
To John,Jan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Nancy Cole
March 31, 2009
Dear John, Janice, Jennifer,Julie, David, Jake: Your family has been constantly in my thoughts since I heard the very sad news. While we did not know your John, the loss of a young loved one touches us on a very personal level. This journey through the pain and grief is very difficult; our hearts go out to all of you. One day your memories of John will comfort you and give you solace---until then, we wish you strength and grace during this very sad time.
Len and Phyllis Catania
Proud Great-grandparents of Lila Kai
jeff and jennifer giordano
March 24, 2009
Dear Turskey family, We wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. John has touched so many lives in so many ways and will be missed by all who knew him. please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lauren Tingley
March 24, 2009
Dear John, Jan, Julie and Jenny,
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
Kahlil Gibran
I will always have fond memories of John going all the way back to pre-school.Please know that you are in the thoughts of many as you go through this difficult time.
Lauren (Shelby) Tingley, and the rest of the Shelby Family
Brian J. Kenny
March 23, 2009
Dear John, Jan, Julie, and Jenny,
I write this with a great deal of empathy and sorrow; my thoughts and prayers are with you. When I think of John, I immediately recall his smile and his laugh. He had a magnetic personality and he was an effervescent presence. I always got a great kick out of him.
I bonded with him the most around the basketball hoop. He was a tremendous athlete and his impression of Michael Jordan had everything that my impression of Larry Bird lacked. We enjoyed some spirited games of "HORSE" that were generally more one-sided that I would have liked. I can't remember ever beating him. When it was clear the he had the game in hand, I would frequently dumb-down my Larry Bird impression just to hear him laugh.
His laugh was such that I never minded his heckling.
I will remember him fondly, and I pray that God may give you strength in this trying time.
With love,
Brian
Bill & Marilyn Bailey
March 23, 2009
John, Jan, Julie (Dave), Jennifer (Jake), Terry,& Lila:
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times with John. As you return to life's routine may you continue to feel comforted by love and support of family and friends. We are so blessed to have you as our friends. Love and Prayers
March 22, 2009
Dear Turskey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you right now. May angels surround you with love and peace.
With greatest sympathy, Erica (Sherman) Propstra & Family
Tricia, Christa, Jessica, Noah, and Levi Prinz
March 22, 2009
Dear John,Jan,Julie,Jenny,Dave,Jake,and Lila~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John was such a wonderful person. As you know we were blessed to have been close to him recently, and have many wonderful memories of our time with him. Noah (Christa's oldest) was very touched by John and is always asking if we can have that nice "Turskey John" come over to hang out or have dinner with us (if it is something Noah likes). I think that is a perfect example of who John was, loving, caring, affectionate, understanding, and of course fun. He could reach the young, the old, and those his own age. It takes a very special person to have that ability. We share in your sorrow and loss. Please keep in touch. I know John is happy and fishing in heaven waiting for us to join him.
With Much Love ~
Branden, Stephanie, Nicolette, & Ashlei Swan
March 22, 2009
Dear John, Janice, Julie, & Jenn,
Our family was truly blessed to call John one of our closet freinds. In fact he was like a brother to us. Our Girls loved him sooo much. He was a great person with a big heart. John will be missed greatly. Words can not express all the emotions have been through in this last week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in these hard times. We love you.
Becky Lourenco-Gebo
March 21, 2009
Dear John,Jan,Julie,Jenny,Dave,Jake,and Lila~
We are just so sorry for your family's loss and want you to know we are here for you. I have so many great memories of John from our sacred heart days and just growing up with you guys but my absolute favorite is of him and I doing the swing dancing at one or both of the girls weddings :) He will be greatly missed..........I am sure Lynne/mom is whipping up some cookies for him now and will take good care of him. Love you all and know we are here for you.
Jim, Joanne, Chad and Amy Thompson
March 21, 2009
John, Jan, Julie and Jenny,
We were so sorry to hear of your heart breaking news. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
March 21, 2009
To John, Jan, and family,
Please know that our family is praying for you on the loss of your Precious son, John just the thought of him in his WCJH days brings such a joy to my heart. He always made me laugh, and smile. It was such a blessing to know him as a young man. Psalm 33:22 With deepest Sympathy, Chris,Karen,Brad,Dean,Joel Liapis
Carla Maslin
March 20, 2009
Turskey family,
Many thoughts & prayers are with you. John was blessed to have such a loving family. And the world was blessed to have him in it. He left quite an impression in the hearts of those who knew him throughout his life. God Bless you in this difficult time.
Carla Maslin
Carolyn Sater
March 20, 2009
John,Jan,Jenny and Julie
I can only remenber all the times that John and all the boys were building a different jump, moving more dirt, or just clowning around at my house. I watch John grow into a fine young man, and a great friend for use all. John will be missed but not forgotten from
from our passed and future. John had a certain humor and charm that lites up a room. We will alway remember him. May God bless you all.
Sherry Tappan
March 20, 2009
Well, John...tomorrow at noon you'll see how many people's lives you touched. One day we'll chat again...fly high old friend...
Charleen Miller
March 20, 2009
To the Turskey Family
I am sorry for your great loss.
From what I read, John had a childhood full of love, family support, friends and great memories. To me, John was just like his Father, super-kind, caring, professional and always willing to help.
A very rare breed.
May your memories give you some comfort.
Scott Garcia
March 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Turskey Family.
Most sincerely,
Scott, Christi, Cole, and Luke Garcia
Chris Barnes
March 20, 2009
I have been thinking about John all week. It has been a lot of years since we have seen each other. I'm very sad this tragedy means I won't have the chance to see him again. But I will always considered him my close childhood friend. And I will hold onto the memories that I have forever.
Memories like John and I getting to go with Big John to DJ a high school dance in Anderson, we were probably in 6th grade, all the girls loved John. And I remember when we watched Jordan win the slam dunk contest and then tried to emulate his every move. I remember one of the best things about moving to Lake California in 6th grade was that that Turskey lived a bike ride away. The Lake CA gang had a lot of fun. Biking down to the pool, motorcycles down to the creek, b-ball games, bb guns, bass fishing, and joking around the whole time.
My Dad called us the Goonies of LK CA.-John, Darryl, Conrad, Kevin and Pat Sater, Gene, Josh G, Justin Shelton and others- you guys are all part of these memories for me. Now John's death brought back a flood of them. I miss our adolescent innocence (or lack there of) and wish you all well.
Yes we all lost a lion, as this guest book illustrates, John was loved by many, for many reasons. My thoughts are with the Turskey family and all these friends.
John, as I've done with other lost friends, I will always keep you with me.
Ryan ( whithead!!) Whitney
March 20, 2009
Tursk, I will miss you bro. From baseball with Mac, basketball with your crazy fade away jumper to your 'dirty' soccer skills. I will miss you forever. We will kick it again one day.
From the whole Whitney family we offer our sincerest thoughts and prayers.
Laree Olson
March 20, 2009
"We shall find peace. We shall hear angels,
we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds."
-Chekov
To the Turskey Family & all who knew him,
John was and always will be an amazingly beautiful person...inside and out!! I can remember meeting him for the first time and saying, "Man, that is a product of some good genetics!!" There was not a point in any girls Jr. High life in those early 90's at West Cottonwood, that a crush on John Turskey did not arise!! And it wasn't just the looks. John was nice to everyone; charismatic, charming and never wanting to see anyone "down". There has never been a question of how much his family loved and supported him, nor his nature to be appreciated by everyone he touched. I am sorry for your loss, and hope that in your time of sorrow, you know that he is watching over you and everyone he loved. He truly was a diamond!
First Grade Class photo Sacred Heart 1984
March 19, 2009
David Spiegle
March 19, 2009
My bro what can I say, all the good times we had together. We had our own little group you know way back when we were teenagers. Sorry I never kept in touch. I wish this wouldn't of happend. Why did it happen? I don't know why but bro we are gonna miss you more than you can ever imagine.
Your friend always,
David spiegle
Ryan Newcomer
March 19, 2009
Dear John and Turskey Family,
I knew John in Kindergarten and first grade. We were all buddies with Andy, Toby, Ian and some other boys. I didn't really get to know John growing up but I heard about him through High School. This is such sad news. I am sorry to hear about your loss.
janice cottrell
March 19, 2009
The turskey family........i am so very sorry for your loss, i did not know john but my daughter kellie fisher did, i know you jan from school when I would stop by the office just to chat with you when my other children eden and tyler went to that wonderful school called east cottonwood, and taking care of your parent in the ER. My heart is absolutely with you. Please take time to take care of you and each other.
Jason Harbour
March 19, 2009
John, Jan, Julie, and Jenny,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember John and his wonderful personality. Even as a young boy at Sacred Heart, he always had a smile and could easily make others smile. God bless you.
Randy/Jessica/Zane Johanson
March 19, 2009
Dear John, Jan, Julie, and Jenny,
We are so very sorry for your loss!!! John was an amazing person!!! There's only one "Turkey-Arm" as we called him. John was one of our VERY BEST friends!! We have so many great memories together, growing up racing, fishing, and just hanging out. John was also a great figure in our son Zane's life - Zane always called him "Uncle John" and always had a funny story to tell John. We have been going through old pictures and home movies of us throughout the years and those times we will never forget!! We will be honoring John with a dedication to him at our wedding this summer. We will forever miss John and pray for you during this very difficult time.
Love Always,
Randy, Jessica, & Zane Johanson
Sherry Tappan
March 18, 2009
Always laughing and simply happy is how I will remember him...my first childhood "love". A completely unexpected tragedy...
Chrissy Tobin
March 18, 2009
To the Turskey family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend. Some one my favorite memories are ones that were made with John. He is one of my best friends and I will forever miss him. I love you guys dearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Chrissy
Sherry Tappan
March 18, 2009
My dear friend...we've known each other for so long...it wasn't supposed to be you. I am so sorry and so sad I didn't get to talk to you one last time, more people are hurt by this tragedy than you'll ever know...love always, now rest in peace my friend.
Anne Nurnberg
March 18, 2009
Dear John, Janice, Julie and Jennifer,
It has been many years since I have seen you all but have fond memories of your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Even though we don't understand, God has a plan for all of us. I will pray for healing and strength during this difficult time.
Connie O'Brien
March 18, 2009
Dear Jan, John, Julie and Jennifer,
I was so very sorry to hear about John, my memories of him will always be his kindness to my daughter Teresa.
God bless all of you. With heartfelt sympathy.
Holly Smith
March 18, 2009
John was a friend of mine...he was such a fun person to be around and I am SO sorry for your loss...I can't even imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing John. He will be missed.
Lois Journey/Nankervis
March 18, 2009
Dear Jan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember John as a fun loving young boy in my fifth grade class. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of your loss.
Mandy Garcia & Family
March 18, 2009
Dear John,Jan and family
I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you face these sad days.John was a close friend and I am very grateful for the twenty years of wonderful memories I had with him.I will cherish our friendship and will always remember John for the wonderful person he was. I want to thank you all so much for sharing your son and brother with me. He will be loved and missed forever.
angela clark
March 18, 2009
Dear John and Janice, and julie, and jen
I am so sorry for what has happend. I am David Speigle's little sister, angela. John use to come over our house all the time cause my brother and him would ride the dirt bikes together.
Who know's why these things catch us off gaurd. There is no way of understanding. All you can do is remember all the good times you had with him. He was a very nice person and he will be deeply missed.
Leona and mom Jaroch
March 18, 2009
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the Turskey family. He was a classmate of Leona Jaroch's at Mercy H.S. Such a terrible loss to everyone!
Bernice Brousseau
March 18, 2009
To John's Family & Friends
We send our heartfelt sympathy to each and every one of you.
May your indescribable sorrow fade, your broken hearts heal and your lives be filled once again with joy, laughter and happiness. May an abundance of the Lord's love be showered upon you.
Bernice & Gertie (Lake California)
March 18, 2009
To the Turskey family: We are so sorry to hear about John. Take time to take care of yourself during these sorrowful days.
Thinking of you. Dick and Jeanette Gambogi
Danny Burger
March 18, 2009
Dear John,Jan,Julie and Jenny Im very sorry for your loss. I havent got to talk to him for awhile but I have alot of great memories of the great camping trips at patricks point and fishing trips when we were little you guys are in my prayers.
Gary Whitney
March 18, 2009
Dear Janice, John & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Don and Shirley Straub
March 18, 2009
John, Jan, Julie, and Jennifer,
Sincere sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Renee Hollingsworth
March 18, 2009
Dear Turskey Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My family & I are so sorry to hear of John's passing.
~Renee (Whitney)
Kristin Belleson
March 18, 2009
Dear Uncle John, Auntie Jan, Julie and Jennifer-
Words can not accurately express how sorry I am for your loss. I am so happy that we had the opportunity to get to know John better at Julie and Jennifer's weddings. I know that John is with Grandpa Turskey smiling down on all of us. You are in my prayers daily. Love, strength and courage to you during this difficult time.
Love from Chicago,
Kristin
Carmen Lopez
March 18, 2009
Dear Janice,John and Family:
Words seem so inadequate to express the sadness I feel about the recent passsing of John.
As you grieve, please know that I am remembering you both in my thoughts and prayers.
With my deepest and sincere Sympathy.
Kim
March 18, 2009
To All of the Turskey Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. John and I knew each other for about two years when he would come into my work or we would hang out. I felt like a sister to him. I was protective of him and he would help me so much. He would help me at work by staying late with me and walking me to my car, taking out my garbage, help to vacuum my floors, back me up, etc. Your son/brother was so caring, funny, and passionate. His two biggest passions were his niece and fishing. I will miss him very much.
Cindy Shelton
March 18, 2009
Dear Turskey Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. John was an amazing person and a wonderful human being. What I know about your son/brother is that he had many friends, very talented with a wonderful singing voice, could make people laugh, had a big heart but most of all loved his family very much. He was one of my best friends. I'm so grateful to have had him in my life.
Aaron, Alice and Maya Jobson
March 18, 2009
Our hearts are heavy over your family's painful loss. John had so much spirit and love for his family and friends. I know he will be missed terribly. I have no doubt that he will be a steadfast guardian angel for little Lila. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Conrad Garcia
March 18, 2009
Dear John, Janice Julie and Jenny.
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your son and brother. John was like a brother to me and all the boys from Lake California. I have seen John mature into a man as I did! The best part of my years and memories were spent growing up with John and your family. John will be missed dearly by me and my two kids who called him Uncle John......
Michelle Rogers
March 18, 2009
Jan and Family, We are praying for you during these dark hours. Psalm 94:17-19 ....May these words be a salve to your your broken hearts.
Sincerely, Michelle Rogers
Jo Anne Harris
March 18, 2009
Dear Jan,John,Julie and Jennifer; I am so saddened for your family. My prayers are with you. It is years since that blond,sweet boy was my Kindergarten student. May God be with you.
chris reid
March 18, 2009
jan & john
so very sad to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
chris reid dr. bernet's office
Jake Glazier
March 18, 2009
I love you all.
Showing 1 - 100 of 108 results
Make a Donation
in John Turskey's name
Memorial Events
for John Turskey
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Turskey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
