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Christine Kurpela Obituary
Feb 22, 1938 - Jul 23, 2024
CALUMET CITY, IL - Christine A. Kurpela, age 86, of Calumet City, IL passed away July 23, 2024 in Munster, IN. She was born to the late John and Ann (nee Baran) Pawlus on February 22, 1938 in East Chicago, IN.
Christine is survived by her loving husband, Richard; beloved children: Mark (Sandra) Kurpela and Karen (Terry) Zych; cherished grandchildren: Kenneth (Ashlee) and Lisa Kurpela; precious great-grandchildren: Cole and Connor Kurpela; dear brother, Daniel (late Marie) Pawlus and sister-in-law, Judy Pawlus; numerous special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Pawlus.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. from Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, IL 69409 to St. Andrew the Apostle Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial followed by Interment Services at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
For service information call (708)862-4480 or visit castlehillfuneralhome.com for online guestbook.
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Loreta Vician
July 31, 2024
Our deepest sympathies Lisa to you and your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kurpela family
Loreta and Sam Vician
Cindy Schuch
July 30, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the Kurpela family
William Caldwell
July 30, 2024
My condolences to the Kurpela family.
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