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Kim Turner

Grafton |

Kim Ottis Turner, 64, of Grafton, Illinois died December 29, 2021, surrounded in love by his family

Kim was born August 2, 1957, in Alton, Illinois, to Cecil and Denise (Denny McAfoos) Turner.

He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1975. Shortly after graduating high school, he began a long and diverse career in construction, which allowed him to work locally and travel, meeting some amazing people and forming lifelong friendships.

He along with Pam owned and operated Green Roof Kennels in Grafton. IL.

He enjoyed quail and pheasant hunting, guiding those types of hunts, and training hunting dogs. He was well-known for owning and training some of the most decorated hunting dogs in the area. Kim was a member of the National Shoot To Retrieve Association and had, through this organization, earned numerous accolades over the years for his skill and the skills of his most beloved dogs.

Kim made a difference in the lives of many. He was an amazing son, brother, companion, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Those who knew him respected him and he was loved by so many.

He is survived by his parents; his long-time companion Pam Cloninger of Grafton, IL; sisters Tabitha Golike (Jim) of Lake Of The Ozarks. MO and niece (Caitlin); Carey Eveans (Mike Tomlovanich) of Engelwood. FL and nephew Jeffery Smith, nieces Danielle (Chris) Siudyla, Kyle Eveans, Lacey (Jacob) Cobb and Brandie (Chris) Desherlia; sister-in-law Valerie (Jeff) Shupenus; nephew Cole (Brandie) Turner and nieces Porcha and Dezaray Turner; step-children Stephannie Hultz (Sean) of Golden Eagle, IL; Rene Shipley (Ryan) of Alton, IL and David Cloninger (Jean) of Godfrey, IL; his grandchildren Killian, Claire and Kate Walsh; Mark and Emily Shipley and Henry Cloninger; honorary brothers in law Frank (Vivian) Mock and Tom (Sandy) Mock and several honorary nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Jack and Hazel Turner and Herbert and Lucille McAffoos, his younger brother Cole Turner and honorary mother in law Martha Mock, sister, and brothers-in-law Sharon and Mike Gehler and Jim Mock.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, from 11:00 am until the time of service at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL with John Sander officiating. Burial will be in the Woodburn Cemetery in Woodburn, IL and memorials can be made to donor's choice.

Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of arrangements.


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