James W. Kurth

James W. Kurth obituary

James W. Kurth

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James Kurth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leamon Funeral Home - Lena on Sep. 2, 2025.

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James W. Kurth, age 87 of Freeport, IL passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born in Gratiot, WI to Herman and Blanche (Bennett) Kurth. He married Sharon Martin on October 7, 1961. James was a lifelong dairy farmer, who enjoyed Nascar, fishing, cats and feeding wildlife.

He is survived by his 7 children- Karmen (Jim) Moore of Freeport, Dawn (Fred) Demeter of Stockton, Karl (Vicki) Kurth of Rock Grove, Kevin (Tracy) Kurth of Freeport, Lisa (Clyde) Mueller of Cazenovia, WI, Jamie (Megan) Kurth of Clinton, IL and James (Heather) Kurth of Lanark, 20 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and sister-Marilyn (Gerald) Adkisson of Hoxie, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sharon, sisters Dorothy, Sandy and Delores, brothers Pete and Paul.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till time of service on Wednesday.

Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

10

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Leamon Funeral Home

210 WEST MAIN STREET, LENA, IL 61048

Send Flowers

Sep

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Leamon Funeral Home

210 WEST MAIN STREET, LENA, IL 61048

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Leamon Funeral Home - Lena

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