Joyce Marlene Kurimski
Joyce Marlene Kurimski
Joyce Marlene Kurimski
March 28 1936 – November 7, 2014
Newton (Oskaloosa), Iowa | Age 78
Joyce Marlene Kurimski, 78 of Newton, IA and formerly of Oskaloosa passed into the loving arms of family and friends who have been waiting for her on November 7, 2014, at the Careage of Newton. Joyce Marlene Holliday Gorley Kurimski, daughter of Clarence and Anna Lucille Holliday, was born March 28 1936, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Joyce attended Oskaloosa schools and worked in Oskaloosa. Joyce met Willis Edward Gorley, a native Texan, and the two were married on October 31, 1954 in Holbrook, Arizona. Joyce and Willis had 5 children together and lived all over the United States.
Joyce returned to Oskaloosa, August of 1983 after the death of Willis. She worked for Dooley manufacturing, Mahaska County Hospital and even opened a restaurant in Eddyville, IA, with best friend Helen Smith, for a short time. Joyce remarried June 17, 1994 to Joseph Kurimski. Joyce and Joe lived and worked at Miami State Park and upon retiring they moved to Bussey, Iowa.
Joyce was an avid reader and a member of the Eagles. She loved music, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Joyce’s family includes her husband, Joseph Kurimski of Bussey, Iowa; her 3 daughters: Mary Jo (& Bill) Evans of Salt Lake City, Utah, Suzanne (& Jim) Merritt of Kingman, Arizona and Cindy (& David) Overton of Kellogg, Iowa; a step-son, Joseph (& Cheryl) Kurimski Jr.; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Gorley; a son, Jerry Edward Gorley; a daughter, Cheri Louanna Cox; a grandson, Elijah William Gorley; and a great-grandson, Brandon David Blacksher.
Memorial services for Joyce will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with the Family officiating.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday; the family will be present from 9:30 a.m. to service time to greet friends and relatives.
As was her wish, Joyce’s body has been cremated and private family burial of the ashes will occur.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
