Service Details
A memorial service celebrating Steve’s life will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 12 O’clock Noon in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Friends may meet with the family on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial remembrances to either the Kenosha Alano Club, 630 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, or St. Anne Catholic Church, 9091 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.
Steven J. Jurasewicz, age 65 of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly (but peacefully) on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Steve was born on September 6, 1955, son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth (nee Eichler) Jurasewicz. He was a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph High School and continued his education at University of WI – Parkside in Business Management.
In 1978, Steve met his future bride, Diane (nee: Stephan) on his and his father’s Christmas tree sales lot. They were married on November 6, 1982 at St. Mary Catholic Church – a date settled on to fit between Steve’s duck hunting and deer hunting. In their 38 years of marriage, they enjoyed trips to St. Marten, Florida, Mexico and Aruba and several scenic vacations to Minocqua and across Northern Wisconsin. In his early years, he and his friends played in the city softball league. Steve joined many of those same friends on their annual snowmobiling trip to St. Germaine, WI.
After working a few years with Frost Company of Kenosha, Steve began his own decades-long landscape business that included residential and commercial projects and snow plowing. At the time of his death, he was employed with Kenosha Grounds Care (Sebert Landscape) in Pleasant Prairie, but it was selling Christmas trees and firewood where he was most passionate, genuinely appreciating the connection to his customers year after year.
Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and especially fishing – carefully selecting his lures and poles, finding that perfect “hot spot” on inland lakes and simply relaxing once he cast his lines to reel in that prized bluegill.
Steve was sincerely grateful for his many friends of Bill W. Since 1985, he valued their time spent together, their kindness and the stories (!) they shared. Most of all, he treasured their loyal bond of friendship.
Survivors include his wife, Diane; step-mother, Alice Jurasewicz of Kenosha, WI; brother, Michael (Carla) Jurasewicz of Neenah, WI; sister, Ann Jurasewicz of Racine, WI; cousin, Lisa (John) Robin-Bennett of Honey Creek, WI; cousin, Lee Robin of Union Grove, WI; brothers-in-law, James (Barb) of Waukesha, WI and Thomas (Sheila Miskowski) Stephan of Oconomowoc, WI; sisters-in-law, Elaine (Michael) Rolens, of New Baden, IL and Kathleen (Jeffery) Stapleton of Cottage Grove, WI; nephews, Timothy Jurasewicz of Wauwatosa, WI, Matthew (Kelly) Jurasewicz of Oregon, WI, Adam (Marie) Stapleton of Sun Prairie, WI, and Jonathan (AJ) Rolens of Michigan; nieces, Colleen (Bob) Thill of Sheboygan, WI, Suzanne (Dylan) Anderson of Cottage Grove, WI, Melissa (David) Faught, and several great-nephews and great-nieces.
Terri Hill says
DJ, I am very sorry for your loss. You were certainly blessed. What a wonderful man. I will at least come to the visitation that day. God loves you and so do I.
John Frost says
J-man! The impact of your friendship on my life will never be lessened. Our “duck blind logic” discussions were some of the foundations for how to live our lives. We covered many stages of our lives together and I will miss you deeply. Give Stosh a hug for me! J-man
Jo McLaughlin (Jo Mc) says
Dear Diane, your pain must be great. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I have wonderful memories of Steve. I also have wonderful memories of You and Steve supporting and sharing with so many of our special groups,
Be gentle with yourself Di.
Much love sent to you today and always.
Vicky (Gentile) Biederman says
Ann and family, very sorry to hear of your loss and sending to prayers to you all.
Tricia H says
Steve I will truly miss you. I can’t express how much you helped me several years ago – I will never forget your kindness and honesty. I will also miss your expertise in picking out the perfect Christmas tree.
Sue E. says
Steve is someone I will never forget. A very relaxed no nonsense kind of guy.
Yvonne Boyer-Eccles says
DJ,
My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
XO Yvonne
Paula Groblewski says
DJ:
I heard the news about Steven. I can’t even begin to understand what you are feeling, but I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and offering up my prayers.
Patty Matusek Spitzer says
We were school friends from Holy Rosary and St, Joes. I am sad to hear of his passing. RIP Steve.
Cindy Hapanowicz says
Continuing in prayer for your comfort my dear friend… 🙏
One of the best laugh lines I ever heard was uttered by Steve as he referred to his love of bakery:
“I could be an ENTENMANNologist!”
What a character…
Love you…Cindy H
Anonymous says
Hi DJ,
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Travis
Lynn Coburn says
DJ, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope fond memories find their way into your heart and help in your healing process. Keeping you close in thought and prayer.
Cheryl R. Carlson says
DJ,
My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you !
Office and staff of Dr. Trimark says
Diane,
May your many wonderful memories be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
Stephen Johnsin says
We friends of Bill call this “ graduation day” . I hope to be playing cribbage with Steve and Bill W. Myself some day.
Dianne , you have a ton of friends on your path with you and prayers aplenty to lighten your load .
JACQUELINE J. OLIVER says
DEAREST D.J.
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR HUSBAND PASSING. PRAYING THE LOVE AND PRAYERS OF ALL THOSE WHO LOVED YOU BOTH WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. YOU ARE SPECIAL TO SO MANY AND WE WILL ALL BE HERE FOR YOU, MY DEAR.
JACQUELINE OLIVER says
DEAR D.J.
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR HUSBAND PASSING. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THE PEOPLE WHO LOVED YOU BOTH WILL BE THERE TO GET YOU THROUGH THIS HARD TIME. LEAN ON THEM, DEAR. YOU ARE VERY LOVED BY MANY.
GOD BLESS YOU AND HOLD YOU CLOSE.
Tiffani Rogness says
Hi Steve this is your Polish friend Tiffani and you know Randy my husband and we are in Paddock Lake Sports and we want to tell you how sad we are to have lost you and there’s nobody going to get your leeches you’re going to have the best leeches where you are now and I am so so very very very very glad that I will have your Spiritin my home this Christmas my Christmas trees that you’ve brought me throughout the years were the most beautiful precious things that God can give us we love you so very much we’ve had a Lotta Lotta nice talks and conversations and you’ve taught me a lot about life and what it is to be a very very very decent good person you weren’t as a customer to us you were our friend I can’t even believe how much I’m going to miss you I love you
Shirley and Dick Otto says
So sorry Diane for your loss. Steve will truly be missed. Prayers for you and your family that God will comfort you during this time. You have many friends even the ones that haven’t talk to you in awhile but be assured they are thinking of you at this time and in the future. Hugs!
Kathy Koderca Irish says
Hello Diane. I was so saddened to read of Steve’s passing. We were such good friends in school and I still re member the fun we had at our 40th. Yes, all the memories you have will sustain you. Its time passing us. All my best to you and your families.
Rich Nicla says
Diane I am so sorry for you loss my thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, God Bless You.
Donna Ruffalo Juzwik says
My heartfelt sympathy Diane. It has been a very long time since we were together. I don’t know if you will remember me from the past I
always thought highly of you & Steve. My heart hurts for you. I lost my husband recently. The grieving is hard. Plesse let me know if I can help in any way. You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏💔🙏
Denise Barnes says
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
PINKY DINKY61@GMAIL.COM says
DEAR DIANE,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR HUSBAND PASSING. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU ARE LOVED.
Linda and Bernie Pucci says
Bernie and I are so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. I was just thinking about him the other day and wishing he could come to Tennessee and work his magic in our yard, as well as wondering how you two were doing. I think so often about the beautiful landscaping he did for us for our Lakeshore Drive home AND what great Christmas Trees he provided us with. Your family will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers, Diane.
Greg kitzmiller says
Please accept my warmest condolence/sympathy of your Loss of Steve! It was my truly pleasure to have gotten to know both of you many years ago. Steve memories will always live on. When I heard of his death the very 1st thing that crossed my mind was how said many will be. Then his jubilant laugh and smile brought a smile through that sadness! RIP my friend!
Laurel L. Lorenz says
Cherished friends always. I will always be grateful to have known you guys and know that I will be here for you in the days ahead. Laurie from up north.
Tim Manthei says
Diane our prayers are with you during this difficult time
I enjoyed Steve’s great smile and firm hand shake. He always made everyone feel welcome. We shared a lot of great memories talking around a Christmas tree. I have a special memory of our last ice fishing trip together, one I will cherish
Rachel Bradbury says
I wish I had known you Steve. My name is Rachel and I’m a friend of Bill W’s. I lost my husband in October to the virus. I have been a friend of Bill W’s for 34 years. My husband’s name is David and when you meet up with him in the great beyond say hi for me and tell him his wife Rachel is okay. He was a friend of Bill W’s alsoand so you can share a lemonade together. You sound like quite a wonderful person and your legacy will live on for years and years.