Marian Kurzdorfer Obituary

Kurzdorfer, Marian Jeanne Age 85, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, IN. Marian was a lifelong Lake Station resident and attended the Evangelical Covenant Church of Portage since she was a child. She was the church pianist for over 50 years and the junior kindergarten music teacher for almost 30 years. She was a gifted pianist and over the years she gave piano lessons to scores of local kids and even a few adults. Marian was a talented writer and a member of the Write-On Hoosiers writers club. Her biggest passions were her Lord, her family and her church. She was always there for her family with unconditional love and a tender and caring heart. Her family was the joy of her life. Marian will also be remembered for her cheerful disposition, her ready smile and the warm hospitality she offered to everyone. Marian is survived by 2 sons, Steve Kurzdorfer of Merrillville and Richard Kurzdorfer of Lake Station and a daughter, Karen Kurzdorfer of Hobart; brother, Robert (Doris) Thorne of Lake Station. She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Kurzdorfer. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Evangelical Covenant Church of Portage. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:00 am at Evangelical Covenant Church of Portage, 5051 Central Avenue, with Rev. Jim Smith and Rev. Michaile Broadnax officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 3-8 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, 219-762-3013 or online, www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Marian Kurzdorfer

12 Entries

January 14, 2013

Steve,Rich&Karen
We just heard of the passing of your Mother.We are very sorry for your loss,your Mother was such a sweet person.We know you will miss her very much. Our prayers are with you.
Bob&Dorothy(Pointer)Parker Hobart,In

Betsy Gregoratos

December 13, 2012

To the Kurzdorfer Family,

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you. May your Mother's memories bring you comfort. She was always very kind to our Family.

Rosa Askew

November 16, 2012

My dear friend Karen, may God grant you peace, and comfort you.

November 16, 2012

Karen, Steve, and Rich
I just got call from Karen and I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We worked together at National Tube in the 50's and had such a good time together. We also took classes together at Indiana University at Seaman Hall in downtown Gary. She introduced me to my husband. She was a caring, fun loving person. I remember she drove a Studebaker car at that time. You must remember all the happy times. May she rest in peace.
Dorothy Benson

George Mixis

November 16, 2012

Dear Steve, Rich, and Karen,

It is difficult to express our sorrow on the passing of your beloved mother.
She was, and is a special part of our family's life. It is so hard when someone as dear and sweet as your mother has gone. We will never forget her (or your father); May the Lord grant them eternal rest and reward them for the love they have given us.

Sincerely,
George,Joanna, and children

November 13, 2012

Steve, Rich, and Karen
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very kind and caring person. I met her through my sister as she worked with Marian at National Tube many years ago. We kept in touch over the years and had lunch together every so often. She's at peace now.
God Bless!
Juanita Jones

Faith & Ray Lopez

November 11, 2012

Dear Karen, Rich, and Steve,

We are so sad about the loss of your dear mother. She was a loving, talented, and beautiful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris Mixis

November 10, 2012

Rich, may God bring peace to your mother and all of you. I only met your mother briefly many years ago but my brother George would tell what a wonderful person she was and I wanted to offer my sympathies as well.

Jeff Hamilton

November 10, 2012

Karen,

I am very sorry for your loss. I met your mom once and she was very nice. I know she is now with the Lord and no longer suffering. My prayers are with you in this time of need.

Tom Pysh

November 9, 2012

Steve, Rich, and Karen,
Sorry for your loss. Seeing the notice brings back many great memories. Hope to get by to see you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Anita (Mascher) Schultz

November 9, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Marian's passing. What a kind, wonderful person she was! She was so generous and caring - she left us with so many great memories. Our lives were so much better for having known her. Thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Rich, and Karen at this sad time. She will truly be missed. May she rest in peace.

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