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Bradley Turner Obituary

Turner, Bradley S. died April 14th in Raleigh, NC. Born December 28, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Bradley lived most of his life in Northwest Indiana. He was an Army Veteran and Retired Teamster, with countless safe driving awards. A loving and devoted husband to Jeanette for 54 happily married years, a wise and devoted father adored by his daughters Adrienne and April, and also by his granddaughters Chelsea and Carly. Brad was intelligent and passionate, yet a kind and gentle man, and a true American patriot. He will be forever missed by all who knew him. Survivor Information: wife Jeanette L Turner, Raleigh, daughter Adrienne Wagenblast, Dan Wagenblast, daughter April Turner, Daniel Lilienfeld, granddaughters Chelsea Wagenblast and Carly Cox, Brandon Cox. A memorial service will be held in Northwest Indiana on June 18th. For further information, please email [email protected] or write to April Turner 2305 N. Campbell Chicago, IL 60647.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 26, 2009.

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May 7, 2009

Dear Jan, Adrienne, April, Chelsea and Carly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. All of you have been in my life always. If it was not for Brad and Jan introducing my parents there would be no me...I will miss his kind words and thoughts..His funny laugh, His great dancing..Jan and Brad has been like one word forever..If I can do anything for you just know I will...
Love All Of You Always,
Laura Patterson and Family Steve, Dillon, Collin, Brian, Sarah and Aubree

Paul Saurborn

April 30, 2009

/I was very much saddened to hear of the death of my close friend Brad.I worked with him for 20 yrs having many hours of good conversation & stories.With fond memories of Brad and deepest sympathy for your loss.

Tom, Cheryl, Michael and David Scanlan

April 28, 2009

Dear Jan, April and Adrienne,
We are so saddened by the news! Brad's lawn was one of Michael's first 'regular' jobs. We enjoyed having him as a neighbor and will miss him. We are sorry for the loss to all of you.

David and Jayne Jones

April 28, 2009

Jan, April and Adrienne,
We were so sorry to learn of Brad's passing. We will really miss the lively conversations and his sense of humor.

With deepest sympathy,

Joann Kane

April 27, 2009

My thoughts are with you. Jan and Brad were my closest friends for many years I miss them and lost contact with them but always think about them.

Diane Kikkert

April 27, 2009

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you..

Lynne Hales

April 27, 2009

Brad will be fondly missed by all of our family. I'll remember his sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye when thinking of him.

With sincerest sympathy,

Allison Amadio (Hall)

April 26, 2009

I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Brad. He and Jan lived next door to our family for many years in St. John. I have many fond memories of him; his infectious laughter, his jokes, and stories he told. He will be greatly missed by the Hall Family.

With deepest sympathy,

Art Edelstein

April 26, 2009

April and Adrienne,

With fond memories of Brad and deepest sympathy for your loss.

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