James Gourko

80 year old, James Gourko of Wheatfield, passed away January 1, 2015 at his home.

On February 14, 1934, James was born in Gary, Indiana to Christos (Chris) and Anna (nee: Schizco) Gourko. James attended Tefft schools and graduated in 1953. After high school James was an ammunition handler, then in 1955 he worked for Thermal Products in North Judson, in 1955 he worked for Inland Steel, and in 1956 he began working at the Budd Company plant until it closed in 1983. James liked bicycles, bikes, scooters, street cars and Harleys.

James is survived by his brother: George (Joyce) Gourko and special friends: Matt & Debbie Luedtke.

James was preceded in death by his parents: Chris and Anna.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for James will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Mark I Fakih officiating. Interment will take place in the Sorrowful Mother Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Boersma Funeral Home, 90 East Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana is in charge of these arrangements.