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Richard Turner Obituary
Richard T. Turner, 88, of Ashton, IL, passed away Friday, Sept 10, 2021, at home with family.
He was born January 23, 1933, in Haleyville, AL, the son of J.B. and Charity (McCormick) Turner. Richard married Norma Bakken on September 1, 1956.
Richard is survived by his wife, Norma, 3 daughters, Debra Turner of Dixon, IL, Jodi (Bill) Vogeler of O'Fallon, MO, and Lisa (Jerry) King of Esmond, IL; 10 grandchildren, Erica (CJ) Sawyer of Dunn, NC , Nathan (Cassandra) Parks of Steward, IL, Erin (Amador) Ramos of Lindenwood, IL, Nolan (Rachel) Turner of Minneapolis, MN, Jake (Sara) Vogeler of Petersburg, VA, Brandi (Justin) Post of Lee, IL, Jami (Luke) Sandine of O' Fallon, MO, Shelli (Matt) Solfisburg of DeKalb, IL, Kelli Vogeler of O'Fallon MO, and Richard King of Rochelle, IL; 27 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; 1 sister, Sue Larsen of TX, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Louise Dolan; and 5 brothers Orbie, John, Roland, Curtis, and Wayne Turner.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 12:00, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 pm on Monday, Sept 20, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Turner Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, PO BOX 605, 2011 S. Fourth St, DeKalb, IL, 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Chad and Lisa Bakken
September 19, 2021
Our hearts are heavy with Rich’s passing. Love and prayers to all of the family.
Jeanne Danko
September 14, 2021
Please accept my condolences on the death of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. I am sure that he lives on in his daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
God bless your family.
Jeanne Danko
RACHEL JEFFRIES
September 13, 2021
For Richard T Turner
You lit up so many lives in your lifetime.
Rev RACHEL JEFFRIES
September 13, 2021
My prayers are with you all as you have the service for this man I have heard so much good about. Love ❤ and blessings to you! Bill and Jodi Vogeler who are dear friends to me, we are holding you up in prayer during this home going of your dad.
Stoddard and Ginger Allen
September 13, 2021
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a kind gentle person. Richard, we will miss your smile. May God be with you and may his memory sustain you There will Never be a better neighbor.
Debbie Berger
September 13, 2021
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