John Turley Obituary

Chris,

Deirdre told me the sad news about your father. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.



Regards,



Jennifer

Jennifer, just a quick note to you and your family. I heard that your Father passed away this past weekend. I was talking to Dan a couple weeks ago and he mentioned you had been running like mad these days as both your parents were not doing well. I was sorry to hear that. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and hope to see you soon. Lorrie Glaser

Jennifer --

I'm so very sorry to hear of your Dad's death. It is so hard to lose a parent. My sympathy and my prayers go to you and your family.



Kathy Piper

Dear Angela,



I heard of Jack’s death last week and send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Although I haven’t seen you, Angela, for many years, I remember your strength, good humor, and genuine caring; all of which will be helpful I hope during this very difficult time for you and your children.



I remember you and Jack as young struggling parents – you working nights doing computer work (you were cutting edge) and Jack while he was learning his trade with Mies van der Rohe. I would baby-sit at your apartment in the MF Gardens sit for Dominic, Angela, and Jennifer after school until Jack got home at night I have so many memories of those days. Jennifer was a newborn and Dominic and Angela were only two and maybe four, just babies, but beautiful ones. I was in 7th and 8th grade. Can you imagine doing that in these days!



We moved away after 8th grade graduation but I saw you a few times after that. The last time I saw you and Jack I believe you were still in the Garden apartments and by then had at least one more of your children. By then you were an at home Mom. How our lives moved on and distanced the relationship but; nevertheless, both you and Jack remain strong memories in my life.



Here are some of my memories that I hope will strike a little chuckle in you:



· The only furniture in your living room – a black Mies van der Rohe chair.

· Lots of architectural journals and books.

· The dumb waiter for garbage.

· Eggs with green peppers – salt and pepper dinner for the kids.

· Your mattress on the floor (new concept for me).

· Your trip to California to see your family in 1956. You were so excited. I remember you telling me all about the farm (or was it a vineyard). And you brought back a rainbow crinoline slip for a gift for my graduation. I had never seen one of those.

· A new winter coat for you – gray in color – but if memory serves me it was a Cashmere blend and you were so proud of it.

· A surprise meeting when Jennifer was baptized and I realized that Dr. George Andrew and his wife Beatrice (who is still alive, by the way) were at your apartment. I think they were Jennifer’s godparents, or maybe stand ins. They lived in Oak Park and were cousins of ours so I never expected to see them in “our neighborhood.” It turned out that we shared the same doctor.



Those are a few snippets of memories I have; but overall my memory of you and Jack is that you were wonderful people – interesting; full of life; family orientated; and loving. I have no doubt that you passed these special gifts to your children. I hope that you and your children will find solace in the knowledge that both of your lives have great meaning to so many people, as seen by the tributes just on the web.



I am sorry that I don’t have your address for I would have sent this privately. I would love to take you to lunch, Angela, sometime this summer if you would like that. I know you need some private time for a while. You can contact me at 847-394-8280.



Again, my sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you at this difficult time of loss.

Dear Angela and family.Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, with heartfelt sympathy,our prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Dear Aunt Ang and all: Sorry that the kids and I couldn't be with you all at this time of great emptiness. Please know that you all are in our prayers and whatever you need, I am only a phone call away.



I love you with all my heart.

Dear Angie & Family,

We will miss Jack very much.

You all are in our prayers and we know that Jack is in a better place with all our loved ones who went before him.

May our Lord reveal Himself to each of the Turley's in a new and deeper way as He brings comfort and peace to you all in these sad times.

Love always,

Aunt Carmie & the Chrisagis Family

Jennifer,



We were sorry to hear about your dad. Mary Beth saw it on the NBC news Monday night.



No matter when or how it happens, it's always a sad time when one's parent dies. But since all our parents come to that sooner or later, when that event happens later rather than sooner, it can sometimes be possible for the children to be somewhat philosophical about their loss. My dad died in his early 50's when I was 23 and I have always been sorry that he didn't get to find out that I turned out OK. He'd gone through the hard part with me, but never got to find out that he'd done a good job of it. But your dad, at his age and with his accomplishments, certainly had every right to have been satisfied and to have felt fulfilled on many levels.



Nevertheless, children are never ready to lose a parent. I can say with some degree of authority (I now claim the authority of geezerhood) that the older one gets, the easier it is to accept one's own mortality. While we can sometimes take some comfort from having seen that our parent was "at peace," that has nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that we immediately miss absent parents -- and probably always will.



As I told Mary Beth when her mother died, it's OK to be sad, but it isn't necessary to prove sadness by behaving irrationally. She wasn't behaving irrationally, of course, but she felt a bit guilty that she wasn't and instead had remained under control and managed the event without fits of sobbing or other common outbreaks of emotion. So I feel it is worth a reminder that it is not a sign of a lack of deep feelings or of disrespect for the departed to behave rationally while enduring profound grief.



Finally, I hope you and Dan and your children are well. And also hope you're doing as well as possible with United in the state it's in. I don't know anything else to say about that.



Fondly,

Jerry

Jennifer --

I'm so very sorry to hear of your Dad's death. It is so hard to lose a parent. My sympathy and my prayers go to you and your family.



Kathy Piper

Jennifer, just a quick note to you and your family. I heard that your Father passed away this past weekend. I was talking to Dan a couple weeks ago and he mentioned you had been running like mad these days as both your parents were not doing well. I was sorry to hear that. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and hope to see you soon. Lorrie Glaser

Dear Chris, Dom, Johnathan, Angela, & our girl Jennifer,

We are very sorry to hear about your Dad's death. We are praying for all of you... just know He is in a better place with our Lord now. And in that place (heaven) there is no pain, suffering, sickness or sadness.

Once again our hearts, thoughts & prayers are with the entire Turley family, give our love to all, especially your sweet Mom Aunt Angie at this tough time.

Love & Blessings,

Aunt Carmie, John, Shawn, Brian, & Anthony Chrisagis

xoxoxo

Jennifer,

I was terribly saddened to hear of your loss. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you in this very difficult time in your life.



Very best regards,



David Ray

Flight Manager

Dear Ange and the entire Turley family:



I am so sorry that we cannot be with you at this very sad time but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It was my pleasure to work for Jack at SOM and to ultimately get to know all of you and become a member of your family. I started working at SOM in 1965 and we have remained friends all this time. Jack was a truly wonderful, kind and caring individual who loved his family. I know you will have wonderful memories to keep you going and to celebrate his life. God bless you all and keep you in his care.



Love, Joyce & Gordon

Angela, and Jonathan, Dominic, Angela and Jennifer,

We were saddened to learn of Jack's death and we wish you great strength in coping with your loss. Jonathan had advised me many years ago about Jack's interest in woodturning. I'm sorry that I was not able to gain from his knowledge. I remember with sadness his email advising me that his declining health would not permit him to enjoy this favorite pastime any longer. With characteristic wisdom and acceptance, he remarked, "What the hell, we play the hand we are dealt." We must all take inspiration from the way he lived his life.



Tom and Marina Eovaldi

Chris and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very sorry for your loss.

Dear Angela--

I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathies over the loss of your husband whom I remember from my yrs at WAL. I wish for peace and comfort to you and your family at this time.

Sincerely, Joanna Roos (formerly Siegel)

Angela



Please accept our Deepest Sympathy on the death of your beloved husband, Jack. We are sorry that we are unable to be with you at this time.



Carol and Chuck Pedersen

Darling Angela and all of the Turley family....

It is will sadness that we send greetings to you on your enormous loss. We know that you are held tightly in God's arms at this time and that you will always feel his strength.



Jack will be remembered by all of us in the WAL (Women's Architectural League). We know what a large contributor he was to the architectural community and beyond.



Our fondest sympathies to all of you.

Dominic and family:

Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We are truly very sorry for your loss. With every moment that you remember your father, may his memories and love comfort you during this time.

Dear Angela, and the Turley Family, I saw Mr. Turley's notice on the "Irish Racing Page" and wanted to let you know I will remember him and all of you in my prayers. I remember you from North Park and Immaculate Conception and meeting you Angela at the WAL dinners. What a great family you have. Good bless you all and keep you close.

I remember at age 16, being in awe of this man. He was highly intelligent, great sense of humor, kind and respectful to everyone whether he knew them or not. This is what he left me over the years and I am very grateful for that. May he always bask in God's Light.

Oh Jack, how we'll miss you so.



Love, Annie, Norman & Jennifer

Dear Angela, My deepest sympathy goes out to you now at the loss of your dear husband. I have fond memories of good times we had at events for SOM and WAL. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Jan

Mrs. Turley and Family-

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to each of you during this most difficult time. Mr. Turley was a well loved, respected and admired man for which we are thankful that we had the opportunity to know. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers so that the peace of your past memories and your faith in the future can gently guide and comfort you.

Dominic and Family

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.

I heard of his passing on the radio. I remember your dad as being one of the most interesting people I had ever met. We will keep all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick and Phyllis Rutkowski

The Henry Hawry family would like to extend its condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Jack Turley. He will be missed.

My Grandfather was a brilliant and loving man who made everyone in his presence feel important and special. His voice was one of love and compassion but with strength as well. Our family will miss him dearly but will have beautiful memories to remember him by. Thanks to all who have sent their condolences.

Jack Turley was a fine, gentle man. I loved him dearly and will miss him. He always treated me with kindness and respect and made me feel like a genuine part of his life.

Mr. Turley made an impact on everyone that knew him. His memory lives on with his tremendous family and the body of work he gave us. He has left his mark and are happy to have known him.



With sympathy,



Dennis & Susan Murray