Argenta - Eyvon "Jo" Kurek, 89, of Argenta went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8: 32 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2010.
A service to celebrate her life will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Decatur. Burial will be in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or to the Lutheran School Association. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Dawson & Wikoff North Funeral Home is assisting the family with services.
Eyvon was born February 5, 1921 in McLeansboro, IL the daughter of Charles and Jeannette (Glover) Stogsdill. She married Otto A. Kurek in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1990. She was employed in the office at Van Law Carol's for more than 25 years, retiring in 1986. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for more than 60 years.
Surviving is her son Stephen Kurek of Sterling, IL and her close cousin Maxine Mussulman of Decatur. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Dawson & Wikoff North Funeral Home
" A Life Celebration Home"
Some of my best family memories revolve around visiting Aunt Jo for family gatherings at Christmas. I spoke with her last Christmas and see seemed in excellent spirits, enjoying time with her son Steve. I will cherish my memories of her, and my other Decatur relatives always.
Rob Kurek
Muncie, IN
Mrs. Kurek was one of my first Sunday School teachers. I remember her and Mr. and Mrs. Peyer teaching me about the love of Jesus from such an early age. Now as a pastor, I'm blessed to share with others that life saving message.
Just a precious lady. She will be missed but I celebrate with you the victory that she has!
| Brenda Reeves |
Friend |
December 16, 2010 |
Steve,
I am sooo sorry to hear about your Mom....I loved her...I worked with Jo in the office at Van Laws for 16 yrs....and she and your Dad were such good people..always so willing to help you out in need...The last I saw your Mom she looked so good...and we had a real good time talking over old times...She will definately be missed by all who knew her...especially me.... God Blesss Her and You....
| The Allen's |
Newspaper Carriers |
December 7, 2010 |
Our condolences to her family and friends.
Her newspaper carriers,
Fred and Dianna Allen
May she rest in peace!
