Jim “Vinny” Turek
Jim (Vinny) Turek’s Celebration of Life
James W Turek Jr of Yellville AR, passed away on August 30, 2017 at the age of 66. The son of James and Thelia Turek nee Cantrell was born in Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of Carmel High, Mundelein IL. Jim served in the Air Forces and then became a Dept. of Defense Firefighter at Glenview NAS , Chicago O’Hare Reserve, and Scott AFB.
Jim is survived by his wife, Darla (Dot) Turek nee Loose, his children Melissa and her husband Al Fleischman of Racine WI, James W. Turek III of Milwaukee, and Sarah and her husband Patrick Kempson of Mascoutah IL, one grandson Wyatt James Kempson, one brother Greg and his wife Anna Turek of Cashton, WI and mother-in-law Lorraine Loose of Chilton WI, and many in-laws, nieces, nephews and Firefighter families.
A celebration of life will be held at Scheve Park in Mascoutah IL from 2pm – 5 pm on Saturday September 9, 2017. Please bring your favorite story and/or picture of Jim for a memorial book. Bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverages for a toast to Jim. Speedos optional.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ASPCA or St Jude’s Hospital.
Hi Dot and Family:
Joe and I wanted to give you our sympathy. Jim was always such a nice guy and friendly to both Joe and I and we will miss his smiling face when he would be in the area. We will be thinking of you and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Barb and Joe (Itchy)