Obituary of Randy Jurkas

Randal James Jurkas Age 53, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Coral, Florida on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. He was born November 12, 1960 in Joliet. Randal was a loving Husband, Father, Papa, Uncle, Son, Brother and a great Friend to many. He was a member of the Local 150 Union Operating Engineers for 26 years. He was a faithful member of the Wilmington Bobcats Organization. He loved taking the boat out, enjoying family time, fishing and long walks on the beach. He graduated from Joliet West High School in 1978. His passion was to retire in our Cape Coral home in Florida when he turned 55. He adored his children and most of all loved spending time with his granddaughter. He is survived by his beloved wife 19 years, LeAnn Virklan Jurkas of Cape Coral, FL; survived by his mother, Christine Jurkas of Joliet; three loving children, Ashley (Luke) Jurkas of Wilmington, IL and the twins, James Jurkas of Cape Coral, FL and Julia Jurkas also of Wilmington IL; five siblings, Tony (Laurie) Jurkas Sr. of Chicago, Sandy (Dave) Maxwell of Shorewood, IL, Lori (Don) Shanholtzer of Joliet, Douglas (Olivia) Jurkas of Joliet and Dennis (Anne) Jurkas also of Joliet, IL; a granddaughter, Amelia Lord-Jurkas of Wilmington; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father James Jurkas; and nephew Tony Jurkas Jr. Funeral Services for Randal James Jurkas will be held Saturday May 24, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds. Joliet. As it was Randy's final request, Cremation Rites were accorded in Cape Coral, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his children's college education fund in his memory would be appreciated. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 3:00 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com