Norma Turner

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Norma Turner
Date Of Birth:November 17, 1919
Date Of Death:July 14, 2012
Service Date:Visitation will be from 9-11:00 AM, followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM on Wednesday July 18, 2012 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk. Burial will be in the Minonk Township Cemetery.

Norma Turner

Minonk- Norma M. Turner, 92, of Minonk, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday July 14, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Home in Flanagan.

She was born on November 17, 1919 in rural Flanagan to Clifford and Almina Von Behren Kalkwarf. She married William B. Turner at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk on June 3, 1939. He passed away on January 15, 1971. She later was married to John Barth from 1982-1986.

Surviving is one son, Terry (Joanie) Turner; one daughter, Myrna Havener; one son-in-law, Tom (Janice) Evans; her grandchildren, Darren (Teri) Evans, Eric (Dawn) Evans, Stephanie(Dan) Myers, Kirk Havener, Tony (Katie) Turner, and Mandy (Andy) Champion; sister, Marilyn (John) Asper; 11 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Pam (Tom) Evans and sisters Darlene (Carl) Handley.

Visitation will be from 9-11:00 AM, followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM on Wednesday July 18, 2012 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk. Burial will be in the Minonk Township Cemetery. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Midwest Food Bank in Bloomington or the Good Samaritan Home in Flanagan. Online condolences may be set the to the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com

Norma kept very busy during her 92 years. When her children were young she sold Avon, worked at the Minonk Nursing Home and served as a Brownie leader as well as Cub Scout leader.

She later worked as a secretary at Reilly Law Office, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk Grade School and the Minonk Nutrition Center.

She belonged to St. Paul's Willing Workers, St. Paul's Woman's Guild, Bible Study Fellowship at Eastview Church, and the Woodford County Home Extension. She volunteered at Heritage Manor in Minonk and delivered Meals on Wheels.

She enjoyed numerous home bible study groups, golfing and playing cards and board games with her friends.

Norma chose to share her love for Jesus with many people, in fact the Lord came first in her life, followed by family and friends.

She will be missed by her family and many friends, but we all know that she is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior.
  • From: Karen Aeschleman Hawkins
    Location:Roanoke,IL

    Darren,Eric,and Stephanie, Sorry for your loss, May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength during this difficult time.

  • From: Craig Paluska
    Location:Roanoke

    Sorry to hear of Norma's passing. She was a very nice lady. We are thinking of you all during this time. Craig and Vickie Paluska Pearl Paluska

  • From: Maryl Ioerger Salisbury
    Location:Normal,Ill

    Myrna and Family, Your mom was such a sweet person, with kind eyes and a gentle spirit . Your family was blessed for many years with her presence. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

  • From: Jim  Quiram

    Myrna, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the Good Lord be with you in this time of mourning.

  • From: Terry & Karyl (Ioerger) Harris

    Terry, Myrna & Family, Sorry to read of your Mom's passing. She always had a sweet sincere smile & "cute" little laugh. My kids always enjoyed her very much when she worked at school. I saw her at the Dairy Queen in El Paso about a year ago & was surprised that she still remembered me but, she did & we had a nice chat. She will be missed by the many people that her life has touched. May God, and all the loving memories of her help to comfort you. With heartfelt sympathy.

  • From: Barb and Bill Seifert
    Location:Cadiz, KY

    Myrna and Family, Your mom and I worked in the same room at MDR Elementary when I started working part time there. She was the highlight of my day along with the kids. We had so many good visits and laughed a lot. There wasn't a person more positive and giving then your mom. I will always remember Norma ......she has always had a special place in my heart because of her kind spirit and ready smile. Barb Seifert Bill Seifert

  • From: Shirley Meils
    Location:Peoria, Illinois

    Dear Terry and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Shirley

  • From: Rodney & JoAnn Ruestman
    Location:Minonk, Il

    Turner Family-Norma was one great lady and will be deeply missed. Many memories of being at your house during high school days with Pam. Will miss seeing her go around the corner to Church on Sunday!

  • From: Karen Ioerger Cole
    Location:308 Margaret Normal Il 61761

    Terry and Myrna and family what fond memories of your mom I have in my heart. Pam and I caused her stress I'm sure and she would give us that sweet smile and we simply had to tell her the whole truth! Jesus certainly has shined through her life for many years!

  • From: Lynden & Lawson Gerdes
    Location:Isabella, MN

    Myrna, Terry & Family, We were sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Although I have not lived in Minonk for many years, I always enjoyed bumping into Norma be it up town or during special family occassions in my life that your mom always so kindly shared. Her smile and kindness was always appreciated and will be long remembered. With sincere sympathy, Lynden & Lawson