ju.kriman писал(а):John (Johann) Jurk, 9 ноября 1877 г.р. в Reinwald
жена - Mary (Maria) Katharina Jurk, ур. Eirich (Eurich), 27 июня 1883 г.р. в Reinwald
23 апреля 1943
The Sheboygan Press
40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Jurk 804 N Seventeenth street, observed their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday when they were hosts to their children and their families and a group of relatives at a dinner and supper. The couple has nine children: Mrs Henry (Mary) Jurk, Mrs. Gottfried (Emma) Sessler, Mrs. Donald (Pauline) Ubbelohde, Mrs. O.E. (Frieda) Johnson, Mrs. Harold (Edna) Hanson, Sgt. John F Jurk, Camp Wolters Texas, Pfc. Walter Jurk somewhere overseas, and Arline at home. Guests from away were Mr and Mrs. O.E. Johnson, Mr and Mrs Harold Hanson and son, Gary, Mr and Mrs John F Jurk all of Milwaukee. the celebrating couple was remembered with gifts and flowers.
18 апреля 1953
50th Wedding Anniversary
Celebration of 50th Wedding Anniversary Held Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. John Jurk, 1002 Erie Ave. observed their golden anniversary of marriage on the same date they exchanged vows 50 years ago. The celebration was held Saturday evening at Kiwanis Shelter House, where daughters and sons entertained at an open house in honor of their parents.
Approximately 150 relatives and friends called to offer congratulations and to extend best wishes. The buffet table was centered with a large wedding cake and other adornments were in keeping with the golden anniversary theme.
During the evening a short address was given by the Rev. Erich Kelller, pastor of Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
Many lovely gifts and flowers were received by Mr. and Mrs. Jurk in honor of the occasion.
Russia was the birthplace of both Mr and Mrs. Jurk. The former, now 75 years, has November 9, 1877, as his date and his parents were Mr. and Mrs Frederick Jurk. His wife, aged 69, is the former Mary Eirich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eirich. Her birth occured on June 27, 1883. The celebrants came to the United States and settled in Sheboygan in the year 1902, he having arrived in April and Miss Eirich in November . Their marriage service was read by the late Rev. William Stoehling on April 18, 1903, at the home of Adam Jurk, brother of the bridegroom. Another one of similar relationship is David Jurk, Saginaw, Mich. Mrs Jurk has a sister, Mrs. Carl Wagner of Sheboygan.
With the exception of two years, when they lived in Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs. Jurk have lived in Sheboygan for most of their married life. About eight years ago, Mr. Jurk retired from active employment at the Vollrath Co. and previously he worked at the Kohler Co. Both are in good health. They are charter members of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and Mrs. Jurk belongs to its Frauenverein.
The family is comprised of six daughters, Mrs. Henry (Mary) Jurk, Mrs. Gottfried (Emma) Sessler, Mrs. Donald (Pauline) Ubelohde, Mrs. Wesley (Arlene) Jerving, Sheboygan, Mrs. Herman (Frieda) Warner, Crivitz, Wis., and Mrs. Harold (Edna) Hanson, Milwaukee, and three sons, Alex, Sheboygan, Walter, Appleton, and John F., Miami, Fla. There are 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in the family also. A daughter, Wilma, passed away in 1942.
Out-of-city persons here for the wedding observance, besides the sons and daughters, all of whom were present, were Mrs. John F Yurk, Miami, Fla; Mrs. Walter Jurk and children, Appleton, Harold Hanson and family, Milwaukee.
11 февраля 1973
Sheboygan Press
Obituary
Mrs Mary Jurk-Mrs Mary Jurk, 89, widow of John, died Sunday night at Sunny Ridge following a brief illness. She had been a Sunny Ridge resident for the past two years.
The former Mary Eirich was born at Reinwald, Russia, on June 27, 1883, a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Eirich. She came to Sheboygan in 1902. Her marriage to Mr Jurk took place in Sheboygan on April 18, 1903. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 18, 1953. He died July 8, 1964. Mrs Jurk was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and a former Frauenverein member.
Survivors include three sons; John F and Alex, both of Sheboygan, and Walter of Oshkosh; five daughters, Mrs Jacob (Mary) Fellinger, Mrs. Gottfried (Emma) Sessler, and Mrs Pauline Ubelohde, all of Sheboygan, Mrs Herman (Frieda) Warner of Wausaukee (Brown County), Mrs Edna Hanson of Milwaukee; 21 grand children, 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two daughters.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 pm at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Victor E Meyer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels after 4 pm Tuesday until 11 am Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs Jurks name for Ebenezer Church.
