Gerald Kurkowski's Obituary
Kurkowski, Gerald William, age 75, of Warren and formerly of Ferndale for 37 years, passed away July 10, 2011. He was born November 2, 1935 in Troy, Michigan. Loving father of Jill (Stephen Brackett) Johnson, and Daniel (Dee), Brian (Julie) Kurkowski, and the late Timothy. Grandfather of Dain, Ethan, Evan, and Victoria. Former husband of Shirley Kurkowski. He is also survived by his sisters Barbara Fenton, Cathy Kurk, and Shirley Kesteloot, and brothers Frank, Carl, James, Phillip, and Kenneth, and 49 nieces and nephews. He loved working in his yard and always had the greenest grass, boating, and spending time with his family. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. The funeral will be held Thursday at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Hazel Park, with visitation at 9:30 am and continuing until the 10:00 am funeral mass.
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