John J. Hurkman

Hurkman, John J.
Menominee, MI
Formerly of Kaukauna

Age 83, died nine days shy of his 84th birthday on March 1, 2003 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center after a long illness. He was born to the late Henry and Anna ( Seggelink) Hurkman in Kaukauna on March 10, 1919. John married the former Violet Busse on December 29, 1943, in Green Bay. She preceded John in death in July, 1976. John and his brother, Arnold, carried on the family farm established in the 1800’s, located just north of Kaukauna by Highways 55 and 41. Arnold preceded John in death in 1975. John retired from the farm in 1978 and established permanent residence in Menominee, MI in 1993. John truly enjoyed his time and friends in Michigan. Riding his four-wheeler in his woods was a favorite past time along with finding treasures on the beach near his main residence on the bay. Visits from Katelin and Elisabeth were always a very happy time for “Grandpa.”

Together John and Violet had three children: Ronald Hurkman of Omaha, Nebraska; Richard (Jayne) Hurkman of Angels Camp, California; and Randi (Philippe) Van Pelt of Fremont. He is further survived by seven grandchildren: Sherry (Brian) Agen of Kaukauna; Sonja, Reed, Natasha and Russell Hurkman of Omaha, Katelin and Elisabeth Van Pelt of Fremont; three great-grandchildren: Deyson Hurkman and Andy and Brandon Agen; sister, Agnes Callaway of Green Bay; brother-in-law, Wallace Wolff of Neenah; two sisters-in-law: Rosie and Alvina Busse of Kaukauna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his wife Violet, parents; granddaughter, Susan Hurkman; brothers, Clarence and Arnold Hurkman, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Following John’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services held. Gifts, however, in John’s name, would be appreciated and sent directly to the American Lung Association.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr.’s Vogel and Alvarado, Gary, and special nurses: Karen, Peggy, Sue, CJ, Melissa and the entire staff at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay. The family also thanks Otto, Carol and “Wimpy.”

“Rest well Dad and Grandpa. We love you and we’ll miss you.”

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, WI 54930
(920) 766-6200