Michael Steven Turner

Michael Steven Turner, 72, of Atwood, IL., passed away peacefully at 9:30A.M., on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the Hinds Funeral Home, 346 N. Piatt St.,  Bement, IL.  The pastor C.W. Greer will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial with military honors by the Albert Parker American Legion Post #620, Bement will be in the Bement Township Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Albert Parker American Legion Post #620, Bement.

Mike was born on June 20, 1947 in Lafayette, IN.  to Lowell and Doris Bachman Turner.  He was married to Edith Dalka on November 2, 1968 and they had 3 children; Michelle Brennan, Molly Waldman and Chad Turner.  He later married Fran Smeathers on February 29, 1922 in Bement, IL. Mike was an Army veteran serving from 1966-1968 in Germany.  He had a passion for bowling, golf, camping and pool. He was an avid Illinois fan.  He was the owner of 2 companies, J & J under appliances, and Mike’s Heating and Air.  He was known for his sarcasm and quick wit.  He was kind-hearted and always willing to help others.

Michael is survived by his wife; Fran Turner of Atwood, IL., daughter; Molly Waldman of Urbana, IL., son; Chad (Misty) Turner of St. Joseph, IL., Step-children; Tony (Tonya) Smeathers of Columbia, IL., Karen Hanner of Garret IL., and Kristyn Smeathers of Arthur, IL., Also surviving is a brother; Don(Linda) Turner of Hutto, TX., sisters; Beverly(Tom) Haskins of Wheeler, IN., Arlene (Gene) Van Vleet of Colorado Springs, CO., 9 grandchildren, 8 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and a daughter, Michelle Brennan.

Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds funeral home, Bement, IL., have the honor to serve the Turner family in thei