Submitted by Dan Rich

James R. Turecek

June 6, 1923 - June 16, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/18/2008
MISHAWAKA - James R. Turecek, 85, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008, in his home. James was born on June 6, 1923, in Indianapolis, IN, as the son of Joseph and Clara (Adams) Turecek. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Arndt in 1993; a sister, Lucy Swalla of Mishawaka; and two grandchildren.

On September 16, 1950, in Merrillville, IN, he married the former Yvonne Miller. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Yvonne; two daughters, Mary Ann (Robert L.) Campbell of Zionsville, IN, and Leslie Merritt of Zionsville, IN; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. James moved to Mishawaka in 1961, coming from Milroy, IN. He was a United States Navy veteran, and had served his country proudly during WWII and the Korean War. James was a pharmacist at Hooks Drugs for 27 years before he retired in 1987. He was a 45-year member of Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, the American Legion, and Penn High School Boosters where he was a past board of directors member. James was also a member of the Eagles in Shelbyville, IN, and a member of the St. Joseph County Pharmaceutical Association.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19th, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20th, with visitation one hour prior in Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Jim Davidson officiating. Burial will be with a 2:00 p.m. graveside service at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, IN, on Saturday, June 21st. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James' name to Coalbush United Methodist Church 15977 Jackson Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544.