Tracy Lee Turner-Luse, 44, of Machesney Park, Illinois, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 in University of Illinois Medical Center from multiple organ failure. She was born March 31, 1968 in Belvidere, Illinois; the daughter of A. Lee and Mary E. (Bates) Turner. She was employed as a manager for Annie Anne's, Belvidere Bariatric Treatment Center, Belvidere; Fannie May Candies; and Connection Center. Tracy attended Belvidere High School and graduated from Janesville Craig High School. Tracy enjoyed playing softball, roller skating and roller derby. She also received her Associate's degree from Rock Valley College. Tracy is survived by her children, Jessica (Austin Bergener) Luse, and Kyle Luse, both of Belvidere, Illinois; her two dogs, "Rascal" and "Chance"; her parents, "Lee" and Mary Turner, Belvidere; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her ex-husband, Mark (Becky) Luse; special friend, Michael Vernia and his children, Christopher (Katie Sutherland) Vernia; Ryan, Amanda and Jordan Vernia; very close friends, Royetta and Arnie Hansen and their children, Steve and Nicole Hansen. She is preceded in death by her grandparents.

A Softball Scholarship is being established. Donations may be made to the Tracy Lee Turner-Luse Softball Scholarship Fund in her memory.