Chester Turcotte

Chester R. Turcotte, 94, of Iron River, MI, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI. He was born October 16, 1918 in Pentoga, MI, son of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Belongie) Turcotte. He attended the Stambaugh Schools and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He was employed by Pickands-Mather Mining Company at the Buck Mine for many years prior to it's closure in 1961. Chester married the former Margaret Kocinski on May 17, 1941 in Crystal Falls. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in 2009. Margaret preceded him in death on November 3, 2009. Chester was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River, the Pipe Fitters and Welders Local #414 of Marquette, and a life-member of the V.F.W. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Turcotte, and sisters, Josephine Turcotte, Irene Goodhall, and Jeanette Miresse. Chester is survived by his son, Randy (Catherine) Turcotte of Tempe, AZ, daughter, Cheryl (Richard) Karney of Anacortes, WA, and granddaughter, Nicole Turcotte. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church of Iron River with Rev. Gregory Veneklase, Pastor to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery, Iron River. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Chester R. Turcotte online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Chester Turcotte, please visit our flower store.