TED R. TURNER, 70, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away at 4:45 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born to the late Herbert and Nellie (nee: Zimmerman) Turner on September 9, 1940 in Ware, Illinois. Ted married Brenda Higgins on July 25, 1959. She survives. He was a member of the VFW Comstock Post. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and reading. Survivors: Wife: Brenda Turner Kalamazoo, MI 6 Daughters: Rhonda (Marvin) Hammon Angela (Daniel) Boone Cleta (Dennis) Cannon Pamela Lewis Rachael (Jason) Menham Laurie (Jason) Wintersteen 12 Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews Lifelong Friend: Gary Burnham Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Son - Earl Turner In accordance with Ted's wishes there will be a Private Graveside Service: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Evergreen, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Marvin "Bud" Bennett Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois In lieu of flowers Memorials: American Heart Association Local arrangements were handled by Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL