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LIMINGA -- Beatrice M. Turuc, 83, a resident of Liminga, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Omega House in Houghton with family by her side.
She was born on November 17, 1942, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late William and Flora (Erickson) Britz. As a child, she moved with her family to make their home in Houghton. Beatrice was a graduate of Houghton High School.
Following high school, she resided in Milwaukee before returning to the area.
On April 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Charles Turuc. The couple moved to make their home in Liminga, where they raised their family. On April 17, 2016, Charles preceded Beatrice in death.
After helping raise her children, Beatrice attended Suomi College and received her Associate Degree in Human Services. Beatrice then began a career working for Copper County Mental Health, retiring after 22 years working as a Direct Care Staff member with the Crisis Unit.
In her free time, Bea enjoyed spending time with family and friends and gardening. She was a gifted crafter, knitting afghans, crocheting and cross-stitching many keepsakes for family and friends. She was active with the local soup Kitchen for many years.
Preceding her in death were her husband, her brothers Butch and Alfred along with her parents.
Surviving are:
Her children:
Barb Turuc
Katie Hahner
Robert (Betty) Turuc
Her grandchildren: Jess, Katrina (Jeff), Nikolas, Danielle, Jacob, Gabrielle, Tyler, Nichole, Laura, Phil, & Matt.
Her great-grandchildren: Dana, Elliott, Violet, Aiden, Kain, Kylie, Maci, Travis, Elizabeth, Elijah & Eliana
Her great-great-grandchildren: Henry & Hadley
Her siblings: Joann (Jim) Prendergast, Barbara Britz, Dorothy Wakeham, Bill Britz, Mary (Gary) Peters
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
As requested, no service will be held for Beatrice at this time.
To view Beatrice’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.