BORN

1955

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

John Hurckes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2017.

John D. "Jack" Hurckes, 62, of Chicago Ridge, passed away August 2, 2017. Cherished love and fiancé of Anita Trojanowski for 16 years; devoted father of Jackie (Eric) Cowden and Rick (Katie) Hurckes and Anita's children, Mark (fiancé Sandra) Trojanowski and Carrie (Joe) Kendra; loving and funny Pa of Alex Fiedler and Jack and Grace Hurckes and Pop Pop of Jadon and Avery Kendra and Sebastian Trojanowski; dear brother of Jim (Carol) Hurckes, Judie (the late Ron) Tatka, Joyce (Jim) Kegl, Jerry (Mary Ann) Hurckes, Joe (Laurie) Hurckes and June (Dom) DiNardo; special uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kathleen (nee Dennehy) Hurckes, brother, Jeff Hurckes, and niece, Megan Hurckes. A visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, on Sunday, August 6th, from 3-8 PM. Prayers will begin Monday at 9:15 AM at the funeral home and proceed to Our Lady of the Ridge Church for Mass at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Megan Hurckes Scholarship Fund, C/O Prospect Federal Savings, 11139 South Harlem Ave., Worth, IL 60482. For service info, please call 708-636-1193 or visit www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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August 6, 2017

David and Althea

To the Hurckes and Trojanowski family. We are so sorry to hear about dear John and offer our deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

August 5, 2017

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Dan Dennehy

I am sorry I will not be able to attend Jack's funeral. I send my condolences to his family and all the Hurkes who will gather to celebrate his life on Monday.

August 5, 2017

William Kazupski

Our family grew up with the Hurckes family.... they have always been a true blessing to all of us.... May I extend my family's deepest condolences and prayers in this time of great loss.... Goodspeed and God bless....

Bill Kazupski - Kayte Kazupski & Billy Kazupski

August 4, 2017

Louise Sansone

You've been a wonderful neighbor over the years. Great guy and a pleasure to have known you. No more suffering. Rest In Peace Jack. Love and God Bless. Mike, Louise, and Frank Sansone.

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Aug

6

Visitation

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Aug

7

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Aug

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Ridge Church

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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