Nancy Tourville

RACINE - Nancy Tourville, 80, passed away on December 11, 2023. She was born in Waukesha, on September 27, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Richard and Amelia Jacobson. On February 16, 1965, Nancy was united in marriage to Russ Tourville. Together they raised their three children. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Carrie (Brian) Poulisse, Rebecca (Thomas) Douglas; son, Scott (Rebecca) Tourville; brothers-in-law, Wayne Tourville and Keith Tourville; sisters-in-law, Lois Hanson, Bonnie (Rod) Molzahn, Betty Kapralian, Karen Gregorio, and Laurie (Brian) Smith and Arlene Tourville. Nancy was blessed to be called “Nana” by her grandchildren, Rick (Sarah) Poulisse, Aimee (Sean) Armitage, Austyn (Meredith Sime) Tourville, Jacob (Christine) Douglas, and Kate (Andrew Kennow) Douglas; bonus grandchildren, Mark Torres, Mariah Torres, Marta Garcia, and Felix Garcia. She was called “Nana T” by all her great grandchildren, Peyton, Aiden, Mylie, Stella, Rylee, Blakely, Nora, Theo, Finn and Judah; bonus great grandchildren, Isa’riah, Evah, Elucinda, Israel, Anayeli, Nola, Felix, Aeris, Eliseo, Alexander, Marino and Vincent. There are many other bonus great grandchildren and other children that have been brought into her life over the years whom she loved. Nancy is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She goes on to be reunited with her husband, Russ; parents; sister, Judy Rettela; brother-in-law, William Mickschl and Ken Tourville; sister-in-law, Diane Tourville; niece, Barb Mickschl; nephew, Will Mickschl; and several children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren that she loved without ever having met them. In September 1971, Nancy received Jesus Christ as her Savior and witnessed to those around her until she took her last breath. She was known to never waste any opportunity to share the gospel. Nancy was a member of Racine Bible Church for many years. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Nancy will be laid to rest privately at West Lawn Memorial Park.

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Nancy Tourville

September 27, 1943 - December 11, 2023