John Ralph Grgurich, 71, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.

John was the son of the late John Eugene and Ruby Luella (Gregory) Grgurich. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jill Grgurich, and brother, Joseph Grgurich.

John is survived by one brother, Peter Donald Grgurich of Kirksville, MO; one sister, Rosemary Hilliard-Polka of Maryland Heights, MO; two nephews; and one great nephew.

John served his country twelve years active with the United State Army. After making his home in Kirksville, John worked a number of years in lawn service.

John has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville. Family will receive friends prior to the Celebration of Life from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Novinger Cemetery in Novinger, Missouri.

Memorial donations in memory of John may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church of Novinger and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.