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Mac Turner Obituary

Turner, Mac 89. beloved husband and best friend for 67 years of Edith (nee Kramer), cherished father of Lana (Danny) Zakon, Steve Turner and Caryn (John) Cowger, proud grandfather of Jill (Ken) Leonard, Cary Zakon, Sari Cowger, Samantha Turner, David Cowger and Sebastian Turner, loving great-grandfather of Jordan, Marc, Lauren and Michelle Leonard, dear brother of Manny Horowitz, the late Sol (Evelyn) Turner, Louie (the late Millie) Turner and Min (the late Morrie) Grossman. Services Sunday, 2 p.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. Memorials in his memory to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, P.O. Box 1852, Highland Park, IL 60035, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson, funeral director. 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 23, 2007.

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april 2007

steve turner

November 27, 2007

i love you, dad.
stevie

Mark Williams

April 8, 2007

Dear family of Mac Turner,

I was blessed to have met Mr. Turner through his daughter and son-in-law, my dear friends John and Caryn Cowger. Mr. Turner lit up a room with his radiant personality and love for life and people. I will treasure the various "Yiddish" phrases that were taught to me by Mr. Turner on his visits to the Cowgers home in Cedar Falls.
He leaves behind a rich legacy that I know will continue in the lives of his family members.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this season of grief.

Sincerely,
Mark Williams

Jean DeLio

April 4, 2007

Dear Steve, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. You and your family are in our thoughts and hearts during this very difficult time. Love, Jean DeLio

Ralph and Lynn Kallmann

March 28, 2007

Dear Edith,

Mac was a wonderful person and we have wonderful memories of him and you. We send our condolences and will keep you in our prayers.

Julie and Michael Brown

March 28, 2007

Dear Lana and Dani,

Mike and i are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father Lana. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult period.

Troy & Erin Sutherland

March 25, 2007

Dear John, Caryn, Sari & David,
We didn't know Mac personally, but we feel as though we came to know and love him over the years, through your eyes; he was a very special person. Our hearts and our prayers are with you and the rest of the extended Turner family during this time.

Tom DeLio

March 25, 2007

Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss and for that of your family.
Your eulogy was outstanding and I am sure Jean will be sad that she was out of town .
I tried to get up closer to give my personal condolences but you were surrounded by family.
Again my condolences and best wishes
to you and yours.
Tom DeLio

Perry & Sue Steinmeyer

March 24, 2007

Caryn & John,
Even though we didn't have the privilege of knowing your father...we do know a very precious part of his legacy, Caryn.....YOU! What an amazing man to have grown(well..almost!)...a daughter with such an amazing heart!!
I do feel fortunate that the Lemons were able to bless his heart with the love of our Lord through song...and he never forgot that...
We're hugging you with our thoughts, prayers & love...

Maggie Bauer

March 24, 2007

Dear John, Caryn, David and Sara,
You have been in our hearts and prayers during this difficult journey. What a heritage this wonderful man has passed on to you! We were so blessed to have gotten to know him. We will continue to lift your family in prayer, and especially Edith in this sad loss. We love you all so dearly.
Rick, Maggie and family

Steve & Denise Rogers

March 23, 2007

John, Caryn, Sarah, & David:
What a blessing it has been to know your father & grandfather--and he has blessed so many lives. He will be missed greatly, but the memories will last a lifetime.

Jerry and Jean Cowger

March 23, 2007

It has been our joy and privilege to have been loved and gathered into the family of Mac and Edith Turner through Caryn. We are blessed to have shared Mac's life and will miss his wit, his genuine enjoyment of life and love for friends and family.

Elaine Amundson

March 23, 2007

Sending love and prayers to you -John, Caryn, Sarah and David - and your precious family. I have such great memories of times with Mac and Edith.

Betty and Jules Nedelman

March 23, 2007

We are going to miss you Mac but you will always be in our hearts.
Betty and Jules Nedelman
(from Linda, their daughter in Jay, NY as they are technically challenged but wanted to express their deepest sympathy to Edith and family.)

Sherry, Mike & Ryan Reifenstahl

March 23, 2007

Caryn, John, Sari, & David -
Sorry to hear the news....you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of him.

Jill and Tim

March 23, 2007

Steve,
Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.

eydie grossman case

March 23, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Mac. He was a very strong family man and will be truly missed. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Carmi Fazio

March 23, 2007

It was an honor to care for your Father in his last days. My deepest sympathies, Carm RN

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