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Wilma Kuntz Obituary

Wilma Marie Kuntz

March 30, 1930 - Dec. 4, 2020

GRIDLEY - Wilma Marie Kuntz, 90, of Gridley, finished her earthly journey and is with her Savior Jesus, on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 12:22 a.m. at her home.

She was born on March 30, 1930 in Morris, MN to William and Minnie Schlupp Luthi. She married Clyde Raymond Kuntz on April 17, 1955 in Morris, MN. He survives

Also surviving are three daughters: Sonia (Tim) Vercler of Lexington, Sara (Steve) Garman of Tremont, Donna Kuntz of Peoria; three sons: Richard (RaeJean) Kuntz of Gridley, Russell (Sherrie) Kuntz of Gridley, Rollyn (Angie) Kuntz of Chenoa; brother, Rueben (Chrystal) Luthi of Washington; sister, Lillian (Howard) Mogler of Alvord, IA; 19 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, one sister, and daughter-in-law, Brenda Kuntz.

Wilma was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Church of Gridley where services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. Church Ministers will officiate. Services will be live streamed at www.gridleyacchurch.org. Family visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to funeral at the church. Burial will be at Gridley Cemetery. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home of El Paso is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to give special thanks to Terre Whitmer, Wava Kaupp, and Alice Steward for their continued care.

Wilma loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Each one had a special place in her heart. She loved hosting family and friends in her home and enjoyed collecting dolls and angels. Her sweet and gentle nature will be missed by those who loved her.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Church of Gridley or Apostolic Christian LifePoints in Morton.

Online tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Pantagraph on Dec. 6, 2020.

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Beverly Boswell

December 12, 2020

I will always remember Wilma as a Loving, caring, kind, beautiful, godly lady and was my mother´s cousin. I know that she will missed by all her love ones.
May God provide you all comfort in your sorrow time.
You all have my Deepest Sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless each and everyone of you.

Dorothy Cary

December 12, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. I always admired her as a wonderful,loving and caring lady. My thoughts and prayer are with her family. Everyone will miss her very much.

Dave & Gloria Nichtern

December 8, 2020

We always enjoyed visiting with Wilma. She knew how to make our visits fun, and we always felt her love. Blessed to have her as our aunt. Our sympathies.

Diana Warnecke

December 7, 2020

Gary and Samah Abbed

December 6, 2020

So sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers are with you all I remember her always very kind and sweet lady May God bless her soul and bless your family

Sandy Schneider

December 6, 2020

Sincere sympathy to your family on the loss of your wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. It´s never easy when that final goodbye happens here on earth - but praise God, you´ll be able to see her again.
With love, Sandy

Joni Gibson

December 6, 2020

Sincere sympathy for all, she will be missed by many. May God hold you in his loving embrace at this sad time. Love, Joni G

Susan Rocke

December 5, 2020

My heartfelt condolences, on the passing of your dear Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother. She was a very dear lady. I remember her always, full of laughter and smiles. God Bless your family at this difficult time.

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