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Jakob Dylan-Lee Kurdys service Friday, May 3

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Jakob Dylan-Lee Kurdys, age 12 of Porter, Ind., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013.

He was born on November 3, 2000, in Portage, Ind., to James and Lisa (Hansen) Kurdys.

He is survived by his loving parents, James and Lisa of Porter, Ind.; brothers, Paul Kurdys of Los Angeles, Calif., Anthony Kurdys of South Bend, Ind., Mikey Johnson of Porter, Ind.; sister, Meghan Kurdys of Porter, Ind.; maternal grandfather, Joseph “Papa” Hansen of Portage, Ind.; uncles, Dennis (Melissa) Kurdys of St. Petersburg, Fla., Joe Hansen of Portage, Ind.; aunt, Shari Deal of South Bend, Ind.; and godmother, Chana Hogan of Stauton, Ill.

Jakob had a heart of gold. He was a very generous child who always put everyone else first. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Jakob was also member of the 6th grade band at Westchester Intermediate School where he played the drums. He had a passion for martial arts, and was a student at the Chesterton Martial Arts Academy. He also enjoyed roller skating and playing music.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:30 a.m., with Father James Meade officiating, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 N Calumet Road, Chesterton, Ind.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a wake service at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, 46304.

Memorial Donations to the family may be made in Jakob’s name. Cremation is being handled by Heritage Crematory.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.ee-fh.com

 

Posted 5/1/2013

 

 

 

 

 

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