Obituary of Thomas C. Kurland

Thomas C. Kurland was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 14, 1937 to John and Jessie (Bronakowski) Kurland.  He died peacefully in his sleep at home in Magnolia, Texas after many months of home hospice.

Tom is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen (Joppich) Kurland; his sister, Patricia Boylan of Wright City, Missouri; his brother, Richard (Kathy) Kurland of Peoria, Illinois; his son Thomas (Yun) Kurland of San Diego, California; daughter Jeannie (Steve) West of Salem, Missouri; step children Shannon Fleming of Rogers City, Michigan and Bradley Fleming of Magnolia, Texas, sisters-in-law Gail (GP) Matherne of Spring, Texas and Linda Joppich of Interlochen, Michigan.  A multitude of nieces and nephews and their families all will miss him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers-in-law, John (Linda) Joppich and Gary Joppich.

Tom was a gentle and happy man; fun to be around and always quick with a joke.  He was a “jack of all trades” and a master of all.  He was a licensed carpenter, a licensed cosmetologist, a licensed real estate agent and a very successful sales person.  His last career was in sales of construction equipment to rental stores for T. C. Grant and company.

Tom loved to sing and sang in Sts. Simon & Jude’s church choir. He loved his Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a baker, cook and an artist.  There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix, and had a plethora of tools he would lend to friends.  He loved his family and friends and was always up for a party.  He will be missed!

Services for Tom will take place at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church in The Woodlands, Texas on February 12, 2024 at 10:00 am, preceded by a rosary at 9:30 am.  A luncheon will follow in the church hall.

Graveside services and interment will be in early August at Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City, Michigan officiated by St. Ignatius Catholic Church.

Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.