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Peter Kurko Obituary

Kurko, Peter entered into eternal rest June 30, 2002, surrounded by his loving children, devoted father to Janet (Kurko) Booth of Maryland, Allen Kurko and daughter-in-law Tianna of Illinois, Carolyn (Kurko) Goode and son-in-law Roy, of California, former husband of Irene Pash Kurko, brother of Kathryn Peters of Florida, also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Kurko, former resident of Elmwood Park, Illinois was born in Ohio. Mr. Kurko retired from Pettibone Corp. in Chicago after 40+ years of service. Mr. Kurko passed from this world at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland after a brief illness. A Memorial service will be planned in Illinois at a later date. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 12, 2002.

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Jacqueline Sullivan

July 29, 2002

I know it is not easy to lose someone we love so much, but we have to remember all the good times we had and keep that person close to us in our hearts and know someday we will meet again. I love you Janet, be strong, I am always here for you.

Lisa Schalk

July 14, 2002

I will always remember Pops for the funny stories he would tell. His silly songs and sayings will never be forgotten. Perhaps us grandchildren will pass them along to our own grandchildren some day.

vee manion

July 14, 2002

My heart goes out to Jan, Allen, Irene and all of the family. There is no good time to say goodbye to a parent, a grandparent, a friend. I have good memories of Pete. Well, I was kind of scared of him when I was little, cause he really did not like me that much. Thought I was a bad influence on Janet. However, as we grew up he grew to really like me alot and probably thought I was a really good influence on Janet. Anyway, I was always enjoyed seeing him on my visits to Maryland, we shared some good conversations together. I was always impressed with the way he took care of himeself, vitamins everyday, etc. He lived a good life.



All my love, Vee

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