R.I.P. John Henry Turner

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and the Ryan White Part B Collar Counties Consortia mourn the loss of John Henry Turner, LCSW.

John was a senior level professional at Catholic Charities of Lake County responsible for the day to day operations of the HIV and emergency assistance programs. John was a warm and caring individual who successfully coupled his background in clinical psychology with his talent for program administration. John was a thinker and availed himself of opportunities that refined his ability to provide effective solutions to difficult situations. You could always count on John’s smile, sincerity and commitment to give more than what was expected or required of him. John was a proven leader, team builder and dynamic communicator. Even the in the wake of severe illness, John was the consummate professional able to remain focused on the quality of work produced by his team. John Turner was a portrait of courage and will be deeply missed.

The Memorial Visitation for John Turner will be held Saturday, July 17th at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048, located on Route 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave (Route 21). The visitation will be between 12:30 – 2:00pm. If you can’t attend condolence cards can be sent in care of Judy Gailey at the following address:

Catholic Charities Lake County Services
671 S. Lewis
Waukegan, IL 60085
Attn: Judy Gailey

All cards will be forwarded on to the family. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to be made to Catholic Charities Lake County Services in John’s honor.