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Emma Kurjan Obituary
She was born in Lorain on April 16, 1926, and had been a life-long resident of Lorain County. She graduated from Lorain High School as a member of the Class of 1944-B.
Mrs. Kurjan was employed at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Loran where she served as housekeeper for thirty-five years.
Her hobbies included sewing, cooking baking, reading, listening to talk radio, and making strudel with the ladies from the church.
Emma, a loving mother, will be dearly missed by her son, John (Paulette) Kurjan of Vermilion and by her daughter, Ruth (William) Bistak of Sheffield Village along with step-grandchildren, Paulette Wearsch, Matthew (Tammie) Wearsch, Shaun (Sandra) Johnson, step-great-grandchildren Larry, Paul, Madison, and Kara, as well as many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Sumrada) Jere; by her sisters, Mayme Erjavec and Frances Jere; by her brother. Frank "Fritz" Jere; by her son-in-law Paul Wearsch; and by her step-granddaughter, Christina "Christy" Johnson.
Visitation will be Monday from 3 until 7 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain; the St. Frances Altar and Rosary Society will recite the rosary there at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday beginning with closing prayers offered in the funeral chapel at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish. 2143 Homewood Drive, Lorain; Reverend John C. Retar, pastor of the parish will officiate. Entombment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.
The family encourages memorial contributions to either St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, the Avon Oaks Caring Community, or to Crossroads Hospice.
To share your memories and condolences with Emma's family, please visit www.gluvna.net.
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February 10, 2015
May Emma now rest in peace. I always enjoyed my visits to St. Cyril's and experience her delicious Slovenian lunches. I even have some of her recipes. Please accept my sympathies on her passing. May God give her peace. Fr. Joe
February 9, 2015
My sister called to inform me of your mother's passing. My heartfelt & deepest sympathy to you Ruth & Bill & family. I have cherished memories of spending what seems half of my high school years at your house & your mother's warm hospitality, not to mention her wonderful cooking & baking. She ALWAYS made me feel like part of the family. My prayers are with all of you as you walk this path of sadness.
May God wrap His loving arms around you as He has opened His arms & welcomed your mom into His Kingdom. Much Love, Marge and Larry Rector
February 8, 2015
When we heard the news about Mrs. Kurjan's passing, we said that the heavens gained an awesome cook and seamstress that day! Extending our deepest sympathy, Joe and Cheryl Hribar
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February 7, 2015
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