William Jurva

Obituary of William Jurva Cass City, MI William W. (Bill) Jurva, 91, of Cass City, MI and former area resident passed away March 4, 2012, in Cass City. He was born on January 24, 1921, a son of the late August and Hildur Jurva. Bill attended the EL Wright School in Hancock, Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, MI, and graduated from Wayne State University with a MD in History. Bill taught history in the Rochester, MI, School system. Mr. Jurva enlisted with his cousins Ed Koski with the United States Marine Corp during World War II. They both served honorably in Guadalcanal. Bill was attached to the 1st Marine Wing as a Crew chief on Henderson Field. Bill would be responsible to make sure all marine fighter planes would be ready to go on attack at all times. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his brothers, Sulo Alvar, Melvin, Gerald, and Jack, his sisters, Ruth Patterson and Lorna Jurva. Surviving are: His wife: Ada Jurva of Cass City, MI His brothers: Paul Jurva Weldon (Eva) Jurva Roy (Ruth) Jurva His sisters: Annabell (Oliver) Kyllonen Geraldine (Harley) Zierer Betty Jane Jurva Spring burial for Bill will take place later this spring in the veterans sections of the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the local arrangements. To send flowers to the family of William Jurva, please visit Tribute Store