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Barbara Turkin

1949 - 2018

Barbara Turkin obituary, 1949-2018, Wilmette, IL

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home

111 Skokie Blvd

Wilmette, Illinois

Barbara Turkin Obituary

Turkin, Barbara (nee Rivas) 68. Beloved wife for 25 years of the late Kenneth; cherished daughter of Edith (Sonny Weiner) and the late Joseph; devoted mother of Sara Turkin, Rocky Turkin, Jeremy (Danielle) Turkin, and canine child Moby; proud grandmother of Kayden; loving sister of Dennis (Vicki) Rivas and Ellen (Clay) Emery; caring aunt of many nieces and nephews; treasured companion of Pete Marchetti. Barb was a beloved teacher of thousands, spending most of her career at Stone Academy. Funeral service Wednesday, April 4, 12:00 p.m., at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Randhill Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For info: 847-256-5700.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 3, 2018.

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Roger Brown

November 11, 2018

Barb & I were long time friends since 1967.
We met and both worked at a small music spot in Roger's Park. Music meant a lot to Barb. Since I've relocated to The Southwest our correspondence has been limited. God bless her.

Z L

April 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the comforting words found at Hosea 13:14 help you to cope during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

Marilyn Dye - Feingold

April 4, 2018

Rocky, Jeremy ,& Sara , so very sorry about the passing of your Mother .

Judy Greenberg

April 3, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Areulia Shakir

April 3, 2018

Sending you my deepest sympathy at this time. Barbara and I taught at Stone for many years we were dear friends. She will be greatly missed.
Humbly submitted
Areulia Shakir Davis

Judy Reiner

April 3, 2018

Stuart and I are very sad to learn of the passing of your beloved mother. She was a kind, caring, loving woman who always put everyones needs before hers. She was always so proud of her family and adored her little Kayden. She will truly be missed. We will cherish all the beautiful memories.

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4

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12:00 p.m.

Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home

111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091

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111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, IL 60091

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