It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Carl E. Turk on May 19, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carl was born on May 24, 1967 in Indianapolis to Ed and Barbara (Vaughn) Turk.

Carl – beloved husband of Barbara Turk; proud father of Lucas and Kiera Turk; dedicated brother of Dewayne (Barbara) Turk and Jennifer (Dave) Bigley; beloved son-in law of Kurt (Stanja) Broennimann; cherished brother-in-law of Brigitte Broennimann and loving uncle and cousin.

He was raised in Indiana and graduated from Noblesville High School in 1985. Carl’s worldview expanded through his service in the Marines, where he traveled extensively and built meaningful relationships with people from all walks of life. One of his most impactful experiences in the service was his time on embassy duty in Damascus, Syria followed by Bern, Switzerland where he met his wife, Barbara. Carl decided being in the Marines and moving around was something he did not want for his fiancé, so they both eventually moved to the United States and attended Indiana University.

Carl and Barbara shared their love for traveling and lived in various places including London, England where their two children, Lucas and Kiera, were born.  In order to be closer to Carl’s family, they decided to come back to the US and chose Downers Grove, IL as their home. This is where Carl showed his dedication to and passion for youth soccer and community building.

Carl was truly an extraordinary person with a strong moral compass and a genuine heart for others. He never measured people by their profession, status, or wealth. Instead, he cared about character — how people treated one another, how they showed up for their neighbors, and the positive difference they made in the world.

As a husband and father, Carl gave so much of himself to our family. He brought laughter and light into our lives even during difficult times. He was completely devoted to Lucas and Kiera and embraced fatherhood with great love, joy, and pride.

Carl is remembered for his warmth, his loyalty, and his gift for bringing out the best in others. He built lasting friendships wherever he went and generously shared his deep love of music, sport, travel and life in general.

His presence made life richer for all of us, and his absence leaves a deep emptiness – one we will never fill. He will be remembered with immense love by family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 29th, 2026, at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Chapel eulogy services will commence at 5:30pm. For additional information please call 630-852-8000 or visit us at westsuburbanfh.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to honor Carl’s legacy.  Contributions may potentially be tax-deductible depending on the donor’s method of giving. Checks should be made payable to “Fidelity Charitable” with ‘Carl Turk Giving Fund, Account #1426664‘ clearly written in the memo line, and mailed to: Fidelity Charitable, P.O. Box 770001, Cincinnati, OH 45277-0053