Harry F. Turner

Harry was born on January 19, 1934 in Rockford, the son of Fred Lee and Elizabeth Helen (Vernick) Turner. Harry married Toyoko Matsunaga on September 2, 1958. Harry was a 22 year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Korea and Vietnam as a Gunnery Sargent where he received 2 Purple Hearts and many other commendations. Harry retired from the Optical Center after 20 plus years of service. Harry loved woodworking, refurbishing old tractors and was a big fan of Bluegrass Country Music. Harry was a longtime member and former Board member of St. Ambrosia Club.

Harry is survived by his wife Toyoko; children: Thomas L. (Ellen) Turner, Patricia E. (Brian) Bond, Alan P. Turner, Susan K. (Robert) Peets and Dale F. (Amy) Turner; grandchildren: Amanda G. and Allison E. Bond, Jacob K. Turner, Kyle R., Brandon F. and Carrie Anne Peets, Taylor J. Phillips, Kennedy H. and Haley E. Turner; sisters Marilyn Rhom and Patricia (Dennis) Wagner; brother Fred (Judy) Turner; longtime friend: Ken Brueggeman.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law LaFoy Rhom.

The family would like to extend a “thank you” to Northern Illinois Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Fund.

Funeral liturgy to celebrate Harry’s life will be 11:00 am Friday June 24, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Road in Machesney Park. Visitation will be Thursday June 23, 2016 from 5:00 pm until Rosary at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Entombment with Military Honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com