Edward J. Jurcy, 86, Bradenton, FL, formerly of Chicago and Western Springs, IL, died April 27, 2007, born to John Jurczyk and Rose, nee Blahovec, on Sept. 19, 1920. Preceded in death by his wife Dolores, nee Fudell, and brother John (Margaret) Jurcy of Arlington Heights, IL. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Thomas) Ryan of Crystal Lake, IL and son, David (Jan) of Cave Creek, AZ; wife Clara, nee Yoder, of Bradenton, FL; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Rita Barnes of Fountain Hills, AZ; and sister-in-law, Arlene Plechaty of Burr Ridge, IL; also seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Life career in engineering at Wrigley, Webcor, JVM Microwave, retired from State Farm Insurance. Moved to Sarasota, FL and became a volunteer at Sarasota Coast Guard Aux. and 15 years as President of the Sand Dollar FMCA RV Club. Donations can be made to Sarasota Habitat for Humanity, 1757 East Avenue N., Sarasota, FL 34234.
