MARIE BERNICE TURNER

Marie Bernice Turner, age 83, of Toledo’s Point Place community, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1940, in Monroe, Michigan, to Anthony and Julia (Salva) Miletti. Marie was a graduate of Monroe High School and worked in the restaurant industry at Northwood Villa and Ricardo’s. She was office manager for Dr. Bernard Sisman in Monroe. A parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for more than 60 years, she was actively involved as a greeter, church festival committee member, festival worker and funeral luncheon program volunteer. She also volunteered many hours with Meals on Wheels and as a precinct worker for local elections. Marie served as the chairperson as well as committee member for Monroe High School Class of 1958 class reunions. She loved being with friends and family, never turned down an invitation to celebrate, and was always the “life of the party.”

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David J. Turner on June 27, 2016; brothers, Fred and Louie Miletti, and sisters, Madalyn Wright and Lucy Albain. She is survived by her son, David A. (Jodie) Turner; daughter, Gina (Doug) Stapleton; grandchildren, Trent Turner, Nathan Turner, Katey (Shane) Roring, Carey Stapleton, and Cameron Stapleton; greatgrandson, Archer Douglas Roring, and brother, Gene (Sharon) Miletti. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, but she had a special place in her heart for Tami and Rae-Lynn.

Visitation was Wednesday, January 31, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 East Alexis Road, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass was held Thursday, February 1, at 11 a.m., in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5153 North Summit Street, Toledo.

Memorial donations may be given to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Condolences can be shared at sujkowski.com.