Sandor "Chris" Urszan, '64
Sandor "Chris" Urszan, '64, died on August 12, 2012 in Carroll, Iowa.
Chris Urszan, 67 of Glidden, died early Friday morning, August 10, 2012 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Chris Urszan was born on September 12, 1944 in Germany. He lived in the home of Ann and Herman Heires of Carroll as a teenager. He then joined the United States Navy where he served 35 years, stationed in numerous countries. Chris served on the U.S.S. Kittyhawk during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy in June of 1988 and held several jobs in the San Diego area.
Chris then returned to the Carroll area. He loved the outdoors, and held a special regard for dogs. He raised Doberman Pinchers and in 2002 adopted a Rottweiler named Duchess.
In July of 2010 he was united in marriage to Sandy Heires. Chris loved spending time with his wife Sandy and many friends and family. Most recently he was working for the Graphic Edge in Carroll, providing transportation for the prisoners in Rockwell City.
Chris is survived by his wife Sandy Heires of Glidden; his children: Chris Werner and his wife Brenda of Virginia Beach, VA, Christina Urszan of Tecate, CA, Nancy Urszan of Cancun, Mexico, Suzanne Urszan of Tecate, CA, and Alex Urszan of Tecate, CA; his step-son, Justin Heires of Carroll, as well as many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Ann and Herman Heires; his brother-in-law, Chris Heires; and his beloved dog, Duchess.
Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant was Fr. Timothy Johnson. Lector and Eucharistic Minister was Dawn Cavanaugh. Gift Bearers were Ray and Marjorie Hacker. Honorary Casket Bearers were: Lindsey Shriver, Sarah Schagt, Ashley Schulz, and Dave McCollumn. Casket Bearers were: Chris Werner, Joe Shriver, Ryan Schagt, Steve Hall, Justin Heires and Chad Patrick. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery north of Lidderdale with military honors conducted by the Carroll American Legion.
Chris Urszan was born on September 12, 1944 in Germany. He lived in the home of Ann and Herman Heires of Carroll as a teenager. He then joined the United States Navy where he served 35 years, stationed in numerous countries. Chris served on the U.S.S. Kittyhawk during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy in June of 1988 and held several jobs in the San Diego area.
Chris then returned to the Carroll area. He loved the outdoors, and held a special regard for dogs. He raised Doberman Pinchers and in 2002 adopted a Rottweiler named Duchess.
In July of 2010 he was united in marriage to Sandy Heires. Chris loved spending time with his wife Sandy and many friends and family. Most recently he was working for the Graphic Edge in Carroll, providing transportation for the prisoners in Rockwell City.
Chris is survived by his wife Sandy Heires of Glidden; his children: Chris Werner and his wife Brenda of Virginia Beach, VA, Christina Urszan of Tecate, CA, Nancy Urszan of Cancun, Mexico, Suzanne Urszan of Tecate, CA, and Alex Urszan of Tecate, CA; his step-son, Justin Heires of Carroll, as well as many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Ann and Herman Heires; his brother-in-law, Chris Heires; and his beloved dog, Duchess.
Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant was Fr. Timothy Johnson. Lector and Eucharistic Minister was Dawn Cavanaugh. Gift Bearers were Ray and Marjorie Hacker. Honorary Casket Bearers were: Lindsey Shriver, Sarah Schagt, Ashley Schulz, and Dave McCollumn. Casket Bearers were: Chris Werner, Joe Shriver, Ryan Schagt, Steve Hall, Justin Heires and Chad Patrick. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery north of Lidderdale with military honors conducted by the Carroll American Legion.