Obit: Gurklis, John A. (1950 – 2017)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Gurklis, Dempsey, Pavay

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 25 Jan 2017

Gurklis, John A. (26 APR 1950 – 20 JAN 2017)

John A. Gurklis, age 66, of Thorp (Clark Co.), Wisconsin, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System – Oakridge, in Osseo, WI, on Friday, January 20, 2017. Visitation was held at Thorp Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Burial followed at Old St. Hedwig's Cemetery in Thorp. There will be no services held.

John Anthony Gurklis was born April 26, 1950 in Stanley, WI. To Frank J. and Marianne (Dempsey) Gurklis. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the Thorp area, graduating from Thorp High School in 1968. After high school he worked off of the farm for a short time and then started logging with his brother Frank. He was a logger until retiring in 2013.

John had many interests, but especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by four brothers: Jim (Rhonda) Gurklis of Thorp; Joe Gurklis of Thorp; Ken (Tammy) Gurklis of Thorp; Frank Gurklis of Thorp; one sister, Connie (Larry) Pavay of Arizona; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Allan, in 1963.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.