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Kelly Kurtzman Obituary
CRESTLINE: Kelly J. Kurtzman, 41, of 1001 Clink Blvd., Crestline, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Hospice House, Ashland. She had been ill since January. Kelly was born in Crestline on January 19, 1970 to Paul E. and Donna J. (Klein) Algire, Crestline. She married Stephen C. Kurtzman on November 26, 1993 and he survives.
Kelly was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline. She was the City Auditor of Crestline for six years and had served as City Auditor of Galion for two years. With her sister-in-law Babette Ronk, she coached with the first Crestline Girls Junior Softball League Team. Kelly was elected to the Crestline Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. She was an avid reader and loved to scrapbook. She was very active with her children's sports. She really, really, really loved her shoes.
She is survived by her son, Connor Kurtzman and daughter Karlie Kurtzman both at home; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis & Margaret Kurtzman, Crestline; one sister and four brothers, Kim Schroeder of Galion, Rick & Babette Ronk, Crestline; Dick & Deb Algire of Mt. Gilead, Doug & Linda Algire, York, SC; and Ted & Shirley Algire, Hong Kong; nieces and nephews: Heather & Dave Snyder, Chad Schroeder, Amanda & Trevor Moyer, Meghan Ronk, Natalie Ronk, Louie Kurtzman, Sadie Kurtzman, Brandie & Andy McBrayer, Brooke Yosick, Jonah Kurtzman, Landon Kurtzman, Jennifer Algire Andrews, Lynlee & Pete Dzugan, Andy Algire, Adrian Algire, Michael Algire, Aimee Algire, Christine Wilson, Kathleen Fedarcyk, Ted Algire Jr., great nieces & great nephews Cameron Snyder, Makenna Moyer, Addison McBrayer, Morgan McBrayer, Brody Hatfield, Theresa Dzugan, and Peyton Dzugan; brothers-in-law & sister-in-law Bob and Anne Kurtzman, and Brian Kurtzman, and grandfather Robert Meier, Crestline. She was preceded in death by her brother Jeff Ronk and nephew Ricky Yosick. Friends may call Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 4-8 PM at the St. Joseph Convocation Center, Crestline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday, August 8, 2011 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline, with Rev. Michael A. Geiger, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Crestline.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Hospice of North Central Ohio, Ashland, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com
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for Kelly Kurtzman
Dave & Nancy Hoke
August 30, 2011
Steve. Our prayers go out to both families.WE are so sorry for your loss of Kelly. May the Lord keep his hand upon you and his arms around you during during this sad time.Blessings
Mike and Julie Cotsmire
August 11, 2011
Our prayers are with the Kurtzman and Algire families through this difficult time of loss. Kelly was a great person and she will be sorely missed.
Stella Bunker-McClain
August 9, 2011
To the Kurtzman/Algire family, my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss..."Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can take!"
Sandy Casteel - Martin
August 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families. God be with you all.
Angela Hartz
August 8, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with the Kurtzman family, especially Connor and Karlie. I first met Kelly when I was Connor's teacher. She was a wonderful mother and always put her kids first. God bless you!
The Dixons
August 8, 2011
Our hearts go out to all of you and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dorinda Wagner
August 8, 2011
May God Bless you and keep you in your time of Need! Kelly was a wonderful, amazing person. I Miss Her Dearly! She was a Great Friend. Dorinda Wagner RN, BSN (Shelby, Ohio)
sarah
August 8, 2011
Thinking and praying for all of the family during the tough road ahead......Kelly you are an amazing person and am very blessed to have know what a strong soul you really are!!!! love and will miss you...till we meet again!!!!
Sandy Craft
August 8, 2011
my deepest sympathy for your family. I used to play with Kelly as a young child when i lived in Crestline, we had just found each other again several months ago on facebook, I am so sad that I have lost her again however, I cherish what time God gave me with her even though it was just through messaging. God Bless you and your family.
Christa & Steven Aidt
August 8, 2011
Our Deepest sympathy to all of you, Kelly was a wonderful person. I know our lives were blessed with the chance of knowing her.
Steven and Christa Aidt
Chris Martin
August 8, 2011
Kelly you will be missed by many friends and family. Only our heavenly father knows why you were taken so early. Our prayers go out to the family. God bless
brandi montgomery
August 7, 2011
i used to work for united bank and loved waiting on kelly she was such a sweet person my prayers are with you
Dave and Robin Metz
August 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and your family.We are so sorry for your loss.
August 7, 2011
Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your lose. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Joyce Sprague
bob conley
August 7, 2011
We are so very of Kelly's passing, yet somewhat thankful she is out of pain. Kelly will be missed by this community in addition to her many friends. She will not, however, be forgotten. We are currently on our way to North Carolina to be with our daughter Rebecca during the birth of her first born. Though we will not be able to attend the Mass, please know that we will continue our prayers for her and the family. Bob & Rosanne Conley
Hope James
August 7, 2011
Kelly always put her children first. She had a great smile and sense of humor. Our prayers go to the families. She will be missed.
Linda Troiano
August 7, 2011
Having known Kelly since birth, and, watching her grow in to such an amazing, beautiful young woman. I know that God has lifted her in to his arms, embraced her, and has very special plans as she follows her journey with him. My deepest thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with Steve, Connor, Carlie and the entire Algire and Kurtzman families.
Beal
August 7, 2011
I truly know she is without pain now & in an amazing place watching over everyone still! Prayers to you all for strength, peace, & faith during this time. May your happy memories with her flood your minds during this time. We will dearly miss her & will meet again someday. Prayers your way, Brad & Robyn
Todd & Jill Lusk &family
August 7, 2011
Our hearts go out to the Kurtzman and Allguire families.Kelly was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. God bless,rest in peace..
danielle,tyler,tiffany,jaydan
August 7, 2011
heaven has definitely gained another angel, sending love and prayers to comfort your family and loved ones through this difficult time .
Jennifer Bowman
August 7, 2011
My heart goes out to the families of Kelly Kurtzman. I first met Kelly when I worked at the bank in Shelby and we were instantly connected, that was the kind of person Kelly was. May God keep you in his mercy and grace.
August 7, 2011
margie andlouie may god bless u and your family=wilson Jones
Jodi Lewis
August 6, 2011
My heart goes out to the family, sending many prayers your way!
Thresea Blair
August 6, 2011
May God give you strength in the knowledge that she is at peace.
Paula and Roger Gekler
August 6, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to both families.What a tragedy to lose such a sweet and wonderful person.We met because we loved our bullies.RIP Kelly. Roger and Paula Gekler
August 6, 2011
Our heart goes out to Kurtzman/Algire Famlies. Kelly was such a beautiful and wonderful person. She will saddly be missed. Ray and Cindy Tome , Crestline, Ohio
Amanda Bailey
August 6, 2011
My heart goes out to the Kurtzman family! What a wonderful person to lose! She has touched many people! RIP Kelly!
Gwen Rhodes
August 6, 2011
Our hearts go out to the whole family and all her friends .May God bless you all!!
Ken & Kelly Schroeder & family
August 6, 2011
Our hearts are broken for each one of you. We have all lost a truly unique and wonderful person in Kelly. We will continue to you lift you our prayers and trust that Kelly is peacefully at "home".
Laura Horning
August 6, 2011
I admire Kelly's courage. Laura Horning
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