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Walter Jurkovic Obituary

Jurkovic, Walter M. 71, of Glen Ellyn. Passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2008 at home, after a two year fight with cancer. He was born on March 2, 1937, in Chicago; he was the son of Charles and Albine Jurkovic. Walter married Joanne Meegan in 1960 in Chicago. Walter spent most of his working years as a Quality Control Manager. He enjoyed playing golf in the Valley View Golf League with his sons and cheering for the Bears and the White Sox. In addition to his wife Joanne, he is survived by his sister Joanne (the late Tony) Krska, six children, Joseph of Wheaton, Charles (Cherrise) of Dowers Grove, Walter (Vickie) of Naperville, Daniel (Dawn) of St. Charles, Michele (Chauncey Carrick) of Sycamore and Paul (Lisa) of Montgomery; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandchildren Paul, Patrick and Phillip. Visitation Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. (1 blk. E. Naperville Rd.), Wheaton. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., to St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, 490 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Winfield, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mercy Foundation, Inc. 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616-2332 - Phone: 312-567-2114 - http://www.mercy-chicago.org/Given.php. Info: 630 668-0016 or www.williams-kampp.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 21, 2008.

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Peg Callahan

July 24, 2008

Dear Joanne and family,
Know that Pat and I will remember all of you in our thought and prayers. Walter will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Peg & Pat Callahan

Rev. Edward McKenna

July 23, 2008

Dear Joanne and family,
My sincere condolences on the death of your dear husband, Walter. I know how you cared for him, especially during his last illness. My sister, Marianne, and our cousin, Mary Agnes, have told me of your loving devotion. I have remembered Walter by name during my Mass this morning (Wednesday) at the hospital chapel of St James, Chicago Heights IL. May he rest in peace!
Your loving cousin,
Father Edward McKenna

Bob and Terri MacKay

July 22, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark Glawe

July 22, 2008

To Walt's family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. Walt was a great comrade here at Flexonics.

Jack & Anne Brinckerhoff

July 22, 2008

Dear Joanne & family: We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Wally. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jack & Anne

Ray Lafser

July 22, 2008

I am very sorry to hear about Walt. I knew him from VVMGL and always enjoyed playing with Walt or one of his sons. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Miguel Gonzalez O.D

July 22, 2008

Michele and family,
I am deeply sadened by the news of the loss of your father. Hopefully you can find some comfort in knowing that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michele & Rob Miller

July 21, 2008

Paul, Lisa and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Meegan

July 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Joanne and family. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Walter, he will be greatly missed.

Michael and Jill Meegan

Carlos Archila

July 21, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Theresa Shay

July 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. His life touched so many wonderful people.

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