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John J. Turba Jr.

John J. Turba Jr., 52, of New Holstein, died Tuesday morning, April 22, 2014 at his home after an illness.

He was born June 6, 1961 in Sheboygan, son of John Sr. & Joan (Mayer) Turba.

John attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and was a 1979 graduate of New Holstein High School.

He held various jobs throughout the area, most recently at Interior Systems Inc., Fond du Lac.

In his earlier years he was a member of the Boy Scouts and was a active member of Holy Rosary. He enjoyed the companionship of his K9 pals, Travis & Pudgey

Survivors include his parents, John Sr. & Joan, New Holstein, grandmother, Cecelia Mayer, New Holstein and four brothers; Jeff Turba, Ada, Jerry Turba, New Holstein, Jim Turba, Avada, CO and Joel (Kendra) Turba, Edina, MN. He is further survived by four nieces and nephews; Heather (Josh), Ryan, William and Elizabeth, two great nieces, Payton & Maddie, special friend, Danielle and her children, uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Mayer, Henry & Seraphine (Perl) Turba & uncles and aunts.

Private family services will be held at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel.

John's family would like to extend their thanks to Calumet County Hospice, especially their Hospice Angel, Sandy. They would also like to thank the staff and nurses at Willowdale, New Holstein First Responders & the area Ambulance Squads for their help.

Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sheboygan Press on Apr. 24, 2014.

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Allen & Elaine Hansen

April 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda (Gaier) Krudwig

April 26, 2014

John, Joan and family
I am so sorry to hear about Johnny. Your family is my heart and I am sending hugs and prayers

Kiel Veterinary Clinic

April 25, 2014

John, Joan and family,
Our Heartfelt Sympathy on the loss of your son,John. You are in our prayers.

Shelly (Gaier) Allen

April 25, 2014

John, Joan and Family:

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and sorry for what you must be enduring right now. God can and will comfort and strengthen you during this time of need. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!

Bruce Woelfel

April 25, 2014

John and Joan, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your Families!

Robert &Susan Morgen

April 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the
Family and. Look forward to seeing You both
Soon. May the risen Christ give you all strength!

Bonnie Holz

April 24, 2014

John and Joan so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doris & Dave Daun

April 24, 2014

Dear Joan & John,
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. May God be your comfort in your sorrow. Prayer is an open door to all the strength and mercy you will need to see you through.

Mary Mayhew

April 24, 2014

John, Joan and family. Please accept my sympathies on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sandy Long

April 24, 2014

John and Joan my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Know he is in a better place, no more illness.

Sandy Long

April 24, 2014

Joan and John so sorry for your loss. Know that he's in a better place. My thoughts are with you.

April 24, 2014

Dear Joan, John, and sons,
I always had a place in my heart for Huntz, remembering the good times. He always was ready to lend a hand to me and Roger at the Flying Machine. I value the times we had when visiting and talking about Huntz. I can only pray that he is in a better place. I look forward to talking to you at a later date. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Rosalie

Toni Habermann

April 24, 2014

You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son. My prayers are with your whole family.

Brian & Shannon Brux ( Gaier )

April 23, 2014

John,Joan,Jeff,Jerry,Jimmy& Joel we will keep your family in our prayers.

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