Dennis J. "Dj" Turner

Dennis J. Turner “ DJ”, 71, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. Dennis “DJ” was born on July 1, 1951 in Moro, Arkansas to Curnel and Dorothy Mae Turner. From this union nine children were born; he was their fourth child. Both of his parents, grandparents, and three siblings: Oliver G. Turner, Carl S. Turner, and Alberta Turner, have preceded him in death. Dennis ”DJ” grew up in Galesburg, Illinois, where he attended Galesburg Senior High School. He lived in Galesburg the majority of his life. He was an avid mechanic, carpenter, and he did masonry work (tuck pointing). He was also a great handyman. Dennis made his transition on Wednesday August 17, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Illinois. Dennis "DJ" leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Barbara May Turner of Iowa City, Iowa; two grandchildren; two sisters, Christene (Glenn) Jones and Pearlie Jean Turner of Chicago, Illinois. Also surviving are three brothers, Jimmy L. Turner of Galesburg, Illinois, Billy (Regina) Turner of Chicago Heights, Illinois, and Jerry L. Turner of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Turner of Galesburg; uncle Nathaniel Turner, Sr. of Phoenix, Arizona; aunt Almeater Little, Bellwood, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation for Dennis “DJ” will be held 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, Illinois. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kemp Jones officiating. Burial will follow at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. The funeral service will be live streamed via the funeral home website at www.watsonthomas.com.