Gary Alan Turner

Gary Alan Turner, 72, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Born on March 28, 1954, in Waukegan, IL, he was the son of the late Earnest and Doris (Pieper) Turner. He attended local schools and graduated from Waukegan High School.

On September 9, 1978, he married Sheryl Turner in Waukegan, IL.

After high school he was employed with Johnson Motors. He later was employed by Abbott Laboratories for 28 years as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement.

Gary was a member of North Prairie United Methodist Church, the Mis-Shifts Car Club, and the Kenosha Vintage Car Club. He enjoyed going to rummage sales, estate sales, and flea markets. He loved spending time with his friends cruising to different car shows, and with his family, especially his grandchildren, that he loved so much.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sheryl Turner; two children, Brandon (Jaclyn) Turner and Kristen (Tommy) Hassan; grandchildren, Taylor and Lacey Turner, Noah and Logan Hassan; two sisters, Carolyn Gliniecki and Evelyn Turner; brother-in-law, Gary Lee (Adeline) Turner; four nieces; four nephews; three great nephews; one great niece; one uncle; three aunts; and a host of cousins and friends.

Gary was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Robert and Vera Turner; his brother Kenneth Turner; brother-in-law, Raymond Turner; and his granddaughter, Jaylyn Turner.

A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at North Prairie United Methodist Church, 5000 9th Street, Winthrop Harbor, IL, 60096, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to North Prairie United Methodist Church or a charity of choice would be appreciated.