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Ellen Kurtz Obituary
She is survived by two sisters, Nancy Kurtz of Kansas City, Kansas and Dorothy Longmire of Halstead, KS; a niece, Lisa Cooper of Charleston, SC; a nephew, Ed Longmire of Spokane, WA; two great nephews and a great niece.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Halstead Cemetery at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Rochester Community Church of the Brethren or to Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, MS, 39148 and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home.
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Janice Tompkins
September 5, 2020
She was my roommate at McPherson College, and we loved her. She had a dry sense of humor, and a keen intellect. I'm glad to have known her.
Nancy Smith Gibson
June 8, 2020
In my old age I have been searching out classmates from years gone by. When I heard the name "Kurtz" on a TV program tonight, I immediately thought of Ellen. We were friends at Taft Junior High School, in Oklahoma City. I can't remember in which class we sat next to each other, probably English, because we had a contest to see which of us could solve the cryptogram in the school newspaper faster each week. I remember her fondly, and wish I had this notion to search out old friends a year or two ago. I would have loved to visit with her.
November 18, 2019
It is with great sadness that I learned of Ellen's death. Despite her frailty, Ellen was always so kind and gracious when we delivered her Meals on Wheels. May she rest in peace. And may you find comfort in your happy memories and knowing that she is no longer suffering.
Pat Stafford
November 18, 2019
My deepest sympathy to your family at your loss. I worked with Ellen for a time at JoAnn's and always enjoyed visiting and working with her. She was always so kind and never one to complain, even about her health issues.
May God be with you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat Stafford
Meals on Wheels
November 18, 2019
Our sincerest sympathy to all of Ellen's family and friends
Dominic Gutierrez Sr
November 16, 2019
Ms. Kurtz was my 3rd-4th Grade Teacher at Lafayette Grade School, 1964-65, in Topeka, KS. I have and will always remember her, especially teaching me excellent penmanship. She was truly one a kind educator, who am I proud to have been one of her students.
Extending my condolences to the Kurtz Family.
November 16, 2019
I delivered meals on wheels to Ellen for a number of years. We often visited and laughed in the eatly years. The last few years when she was bedridden, she remained pleasant, always thankful for her meal and wished me a good day.
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