Ronald Lee Turnbow

Ronald Lee Turnbow of Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home, having attained the age of 74 years, 2 months and 12 days.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 14, 1942, he was the son of Brent and Violet Turnbow, nee McFadden. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Caughron on November 14, 1981 in Cahokia, Illinois and she survives his passing.
Mr. Turnbow was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in the Vietnam War and was a press operator and mechanic with the American Can Company.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Turnbow of Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois; his children, Bill Ott of Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois, Frank (Danielle) Supancic of Valmeyer, Illinois, Michael Turnbow of Waterloo, Illinois and Betty Didimmaso (Rick) of Simi Valley, California; his brother, Bob (Norma Lynn) Turnbow of Jefferson City, Missouri; his grandchildren, Ryan Ott, Shelby Ott, Brooke Supancic, Madison Supancic, Reagan Supancic, Noah Supancic, Ryan Ditimmaso and Brittany Ditimmaso; his niece, Adriana Turnbow; his great-niece, Caydence Turnbow; his great-nephews, Connor and Britton Allen , cousins and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at Hope Christ Church in Columbia, Illinois.
All other services will be private.
The Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.