Michael John Turner, 66, of Lake Zurich, Iliinois, passed away on April 27th.

Mike was born on December 6, 1957 to Jack and Ellen Turner in Heidelberg, Germany. He was the first born of 3 boys. Mike had dual citizenship, both German and American. He also spoke both languages. They relocated several times throughout his childhood as his father Jack, was in the US military. The family finally settled in Santa Barbara, CA. Mike graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1975. He went on to study at UCSB, where he earned a major in Business Economics in 1979.

In 1995 Mike made Lake Zurich, Il his new home. While living in Illinois he found a career that really suited him. He joined Kennicott Brothers in the heart of Chicago in 2003. There he tended to and sold an array of tropical plants. This was really something he loved, including his customers.

He is survived by his mother Ellen Turner (Meinzer) of Santa Barbara CA, two brothers, Eric (Diane) Turner of Santa Ynez CA and Paul Turner of Santa Barbara CA, His four children, Robin (Juan) Madera-Turner, Megan Turner both of Colorado Springs CO, Taylor (Melissa) Tuner of Antioch IL, and Kevin (Olivia Turner) of Racine WI. Thirteen grandchildren, Tasia, Xavier, RyAnn, Andres, Martin, Anthony, Arriana, Neveah, Angelo, Athena, Armando, Aurora, and Adrian. One great-grandchild Zaiden.

Mike was an intellectual, bright, loving, caring, man who loved music, books and cars. He will be missed by all. A celebration of Life service will be held at a later time in Santa Barbara, CA.