John J. Kurgan age 87, passed away April 1, 2010. Beloved husband for 58 years of Dorothy (nee: Cudnik). Dear father of Nancy (Al) Laich, Mary Barron, John (Alesia), Wendy Campbell, Carolyn Russell, and Mike (Tina). Loving Grandfather of 12. Devoted great grandfather of 3. Dear brother in-law of Rev. Fr. Casimir Cudnik (deceased), Rev. Fr. Chester Cudnik, and Theresa Sejnowski. John was a proud Army Veteran serving in WWII in the 17th Airborne Infantry. Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home 14768 Lorain Ave. Cleveland. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday 9:30 am at St. Vincent DePaul Church 13400 Lorain Ave. Cleveland. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made in John’s name to the National World War II Museum; 945 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130. For more information please visit www.craciunfuneralhomes.com.