Roberta J. “Bert” Turner, 88, of Galena, IL, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Midwest Senior Care Community in Galena. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the funeral chapel. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. She was born August 15, 1936, in Vinton, IA, to Robert and Nina (Curtis) Scott. Bert married John “Jack” Turner on January 21, 1962, in Dubuque, IA, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2011. She worked for many years at AY McDonald and more recently at Swiss Colony until her retirement. Bert enjoyed cards, especially euchre, bingo, occasionally a slot machine, sewing, puzzles, and cooking. She loved time with friends and family. Bert is survived by one daughter, Jackie (Brian) Rewey; three sons, Bobby (Tammie) Turner, Joey (Nicole) Turner, Tony (Robin Gutwill) Turner; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; one sister and four sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, a special niece, one brother, five brothers-in-law, and two sisters-in-law. The family extends special thanks to the Midwest Senior Care Community, Hospice of Dubuque, and her many card-playing friends for their loving care, support, and companionship.
Roberta J. Turner
Thoughts and prayers to the Turner Family. She was a wonderful person and so proud of her family.
The best neighbor ever we will miss her. Bert and Jack watched the Droessler children grow up and kept an eye on us all. She will go straight to heaven. Kids always loved her popcorn balls she did for Halloween. When Connie was learning to ride a bike she wiped out in the driveway came in crying and screaming not hurt but because Jack and Bert saw her. Back door best neighbors hugs and love to all.
I worked and road to work to the Hanover plant in 1971/1972. She was so much fun to work with She made the entire screwdriver line laugh several times a day. It sure made the day go so much faster.
Sorry for the loss of your Mother ~
Jackie, and Brothers.
It seemed to me your Mom was a driving force in making sure her Children did well for themselves ~ great wisdom …
So sorry for your loss . She was a great neighbor. I grew up with Jackie and the boys. She will be missed.
With heartfelt condolences on the loss of a very special woman who was blessed to have such a beautiful family.
I am so sorry for the Turner family. My prayers are with you.