Patricia Ann Turen, née Howe, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loved ones and after watching the Bears game and listening to Neil Diamond. She was a longtime resident of Villa Park, Illinois.
Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Eero Turen; loving mother of Eero "Terry" (Amy) Turen II ; dear daughter of the late Armella and the late Edward Howe; treasured grandmother of Savannah (Vincent) Cruz; fond sister of Edward (the late Joan), John (the late Mary), Robert (Kathy), the late James (Cathy), and Michael (Marie) Howe; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews; best friends for over 60 years with Pam Lavoy.
Patricia was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, owning a PSL and season tickets. She was a member of the National Imperial Glass Collectors Society and Museum in Bellaire, Ohio, Fox Valley and Northern Illinois Collectors and Imperial Enthusiasts. She was very active and volunteered for School District #48 when her son went to school there.
She held membership of many different local clubs, such as, The Community Women's Club of Villa Park, Lombard Lioness, Villa Park Historical Society and Museum, St. Pius X Medical Missions, St. Pius X CCW, and St. Pius X VIP. She sewed Pink Elephants and Heart Pillows for Elmhurst Hospital, and volunteered for the Pink Elephant Resale shop for Elmhurst Hospital. She greeted patrons at the West Entrance of Elmhurst Hospital, and she volunteered in their volunteer office. She enjoyed traveling with her husband.
Services were held on Monday, Oct. 19, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Villa Park Historical Society are appreciated. Funeral info: 630-832-4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.
