- Hurkman, John J., Menominee, M I, Formerly of KaukaunaAge 83, died nine days shy of his 84th birthday on March 1, 2003 at Auro ra Bay Care Medical Center after a long illness. He was born to the late H enry and Anna ( Seggelink) Hurkman in Kaukauna on March 10, 1919. John mar ried the former Violet Busse on December 29, 1943, in Green Bay. She prece ded John in death in July, 1976. John and his brother, Arnold, carri ed on the family farm established in the 1800’s, located just north of Kau kauna by Highways 55 and 41. Arnold preceded John in death in 1975. John r etired from the farm in 1978 and established permanent residence in Menomi nee, MI in 1993. John truly enjoyed his time and friends in Michigan. Ridi ng his four-wheeler in his woods was a favorite past time along with findi ng treasures on the beach near his main residence on the bay. Visits fr om Katelin and Elisabeth were always a very happy time for “Grandpa.”Together John and Violet had three children: Ronald Hurkman of Omaha, Nebr aska; Richard (Jayne) Hurkman of Angels Camp, California; and Randi (Phili ppe) Van Pelt of Fremont. He is further survived by seven grandchildren: S herry (Brian) Agen of Kaukauna; Sonja, Reed, Natasha and Russell Hurkm an of Omaha, Katelin and Elisabeth Van Pelt of Fremont; three great-grandc hildren: Deyson Hurkman and Andy and Brandon Agen; sister, Agnes Callaw ay of Green Bay; brother-in-law, Wallace Wolff of Neenah; two sisters-in-l aw: Rosie and Alvina Busse of Kaukauna; and numerous nieces and nephews.John was preceded in death by his wife Violet, parents; granddaughter, Sus an Hurkman; brothers, Clarence and Arnold Hurkman, and brothers and sister s-in-law.Following John’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services held. Gif ts, however, in John’s name, would be appreciated and sent directly to t he American Lung Association.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr.’s Vogel and Alv arado, Gary, and special nurses: Karen, Peggy, Sue, CJ, Melissa and the en tire staff at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay. The family also thanks Otto, C arol and “Wimpy.”
“Rest well Dad and Grandpa. We love you and we’ll miss you.”
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 West Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 766-6200
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1919 - 2003 (83 years)
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