Cecelia Ann Turner

Cecelia A. Turner, age 77, of Kankakee, passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Joliet on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1946, in Brookport, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil and Lillian (Ferguson) Sharp. On June 30, 1972, she married James Turner at Asbury Methodist Church in Kankakee. Cecelia “Ann” worked for the Manteno State Hospital for many years, as well as the Daily Journal and Redwood Inn. She volunteered much of her time as an EMT for the Otto Township Fire Department, as well as with the Women’s Auxiliary. Ann was also a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Kankakee. She loved puzzles of all kinds, especially crosswords and wordsearches. Her dog, Alex, was always by her side, and, more than anything, she loved being a grandmother. Spending time with her grandchildren and showing them love and fun was her biggest priority. Cecelia is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, James Turner; one son, Robert (Charell) Turner; three daughters, LeeAnn (Parrish) LeVange, Jessie Turner, and Martha (Nic) Cote; one sister, Thelma Morrical; sister-in-law, Mary Keener; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert D. (Darlene) Turner; nine grandchildren, Logan and Lacey Kasper, Michael and Matthew LeVange, Aidan, Kaylee, Kaylen, and Tyler Cote, and Colin Turner; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Thomas Sharp; two brothers-in-law, Robert Morrical and James Keener; mother and father-in-law, Martha and Robert Turner; one niece, Toni Sharp; and several other relatives and friends. Visitation for Cecelia will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 3:00PM – 7:00PM. Visitation will continue from 9:00AM until the service at 10:00AM the following day. Reverend Jack McCormick will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for Cecelia are as follows: Robert Turner, Nic Cote, Parrish LaVange, James Keener, Eugene Morrical, and Rey Guerra. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.