Howard C. Turk age 78 of Manistee, Michigan, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. He was born on September 7, 1941 in Manistee, Michigan son of the late Theodore and Blanche (Nowak) Turk. Howard was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1959. He served as a Specialist 4th. Class in the Army National Guard of Michigan from November 14, 1960 until November 13, 1963. Howard married Janet Kay Bauman on June 9, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He was employed for over thirty years at the Morton Salt Company in Manistee, until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee (St. Mary of Mount Carmel Shrine). Some of his hobbies included collecting antiques and attending flea markets and yard sales.

He is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Janet K. Turk of Manistee, three daughters and a son in-law, Mary and Bill Hanson of Manistee, Julie Holm of Seymour, TN, Sandra Johnson of Manistee, eight grandchildren, Janelle, Ryan, Abby, Stephanie, Daniel, Hayden, Tracy and Alicia and his seven great-grandchildren.

According to Howard's wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery will take place at a later date. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.