Michael "Mike" P. Turner

Michael “Mike” P. Turner, 81, of La Porte, Indiana and Bradenton Beach, Florida passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Mike was born January 10, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ben and Bernice (Poncher) Turner. 

Mike is a retired steelworker from Bethlehem Steel after 30 years of service. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church in La Porte, and a volunteer firefighter with Center Township and Coolspring Township fire departments. 

On July 5, 1986, Mike married Aileen Stiller, M.D. who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Amy (Casey) Sanders of Chicago; sons, Michael (Kathy) Turner of Lake Mary, Florida, Scott (Martha) Stiller of Chicago, Sean (Deanna) Stiller of San Diego, California, and Stephen (Kara) Stiller of Chicago; grandchildren, Phoenix Sanders, David Michael Sanders, Steven Stiller, and Julia Stiller; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Turner; and a brother, John Turner.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023 at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Holy Family Parish, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Center Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4504 W. Johnson Road, La Porte, Indiana 46350.

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