Obituaries
Death of Agnes M Kuruc
Agnes M Kuruc, 99, of Gillespie, IL died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 12:22 am at Heritage Health of Gillespie, IL. She was born on May 26, 1914 in Mt. Olive, IL to John Fyalka and Mary (Tomso) Fyalka.
She later married John Kuruc on October 17, 1938 in Mt. Olive, IL. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2004. Agnes was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Altar Society.
Agnes leaves behind her sons: John L. Kuruc, Jr. (Companion, Mary Newsome) of Carterville, IL, Ronald J. Kuruc (Mary) of Gillespie, IL, Raymond M. Kuruc (Norma) of Clifton, NJ, Daughter, Marie Mullink (Gene) of Bunker Hill, IL; 8 grandchildren: Gina Schwegel (Steve), Lisa Klaustermeire (Jeff), Jeff Mullink (Whitney), Peggy Carey (Kim), Jackie McKinney (Pat), Raymond Kuruc Jr., Sandra Kuruc, Laura Kuruc, 15 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild; brother: Raymond Fyalka of Granite City, IL; sister: Mildred Loeffler of Northridge, CA; and 2 sister in laws: Bev Fyalka of Granite City, IL, Vi Fyalka of Mt Olive, IL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, son: James F. Kuruc, step daughter: Patty Sneed, and brothers: Frank Fyalka, John J Fyalka.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at SS Simon & Jude Church Gillespie from 10:00 am until noon. The funeral will take place directly following the visitation at noon at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie, IL. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie, IL. The service will be ministered by Monsignor Larry Auda.
Memorials are suggested to the SS Simon & Jude Church.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
