Submitted by: Dan Rich

Jacqueline D. Kurdys

Nov. 13, 1938 -- June 17, 2000

South Bend Tribune 6/20/2000

Jacqueline D. Kurdys passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer. Jackie was born on November 13, 1938, to John D. and Genevieve Olden. On January 17, 1959, Jackie married Eugene A. Kurdys, who now resides in Florida. Jackie leaves behind to cherish her memory her two special sons, Dennis E. (Melissa) and James D. (Lisa), and a very special daughter, Shari L. Deal; three grandsons, Paul Michael, Anthony David Kurdys and Tyler Deal; a very very special granddaughter, Casey M. Kurdys; and two step- granddaughters, Karissa and Amber Jacobs. She also leaves behind two sisters, Darlene (Philip) and Adrianne (Frank) Oliver, both of South Bend. Nieces, nephews and friends, too many to list, but they know she loved them all. Jackie was employed by the state of Indiana, at the Division of Family and Children, as a secretary in the Child Abuse Section. A very special thanks to Aunt Dolly and Uncle Phil for always being there for our mom, good times, bad times or just a whim. We know she loved them deeply and very much appreciated everything they did for her. A special thanks to Ervin J. Lodyga, D.O., Rafat Ansari, M.D. F.A.C.P., Guy Kedziora, M.D., and their staff. Annie, thanks to you for always being ready to listen. Mom use to say, God doesn't take anything away from you without replacing it with something else.

Family and friend may call from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. today in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with burial to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South bend, IN 46637.