Obituary of Jeanette Judith Kurtz

KURTZ - Jeanette Kurtz of Rhein, widow of Henry Kurtz passed away on March 9, 2019 at the age of 72. Jeanette Judith Kurtz (nee Stricker) was born November 7, 1946 at Yorkton Saskatchewan; the daughter of Jacob (Jack) and Laura (nee Graf) Stricker. Jeanette grew up on the family farm just north of Rhein. Jeanette obtained her education in Rhein. At the age of 18, Jeanette left Rhein to work. While working in Davidson, SK., she met Henry (Hank) Kurtz and were united in marriage May 21, 1966 in Rhein, SK. The couple resided in Rhein until 1970 when they moved to Thompson, MB where they worked at the Inco Nickel Mines and Jeanette also worked at a local cab company in Thompson as a cab driver and dispatcher. In 1975 they moved back to Rhein, SK and built the family home. Jeanette began working at the Yorkton Union Hospital in the laundry department until she purchased Kurtz Hardware in Rhein, SK. Jeanette owned and operated the local store for 10 years at which time she closed the store. Jeanette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking. Jeanette enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the grandchildren. In the fall of 2018, after her cancer diagnosis Jeanette moved to Fort Qu'Appelle to have better access to medical care. Following ill health, Jeanette entered the All Nations Healing Hospital in Fort Qu'Appelle. Jeanette Kurtz (nee Stricker) was predeceased by her parents Jacob (Jack) and Laura (nee Graf) Stricker, husband Henry and her brother Arnold. She leaves to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life her children Jack (Terry) Kurtz of Rhein and Clareen (Scott) McNabb of Fort Qu'Appelle; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; two nieces Karen (Bill) Parker of Regina, Debbie (Len Luman) Taylor of Medicine Hat, AB., and one nephew Carey (Roslyn) Sticker of Leader, SK along with numerous other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Karen Stepko of Christ Lutheran Church, Rhein officiating. The scripture readings were given by Raena McNabb. The organist, Vange Shipowick led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "How Great Thou Art", "Just As I Am" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand". The children, Jack and Clareen served as urn bearers. Interment will take place at a later date at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in Rhein. Memorials can be made to Christ Lutheran Church or the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Jeanette. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Jeanette Kurtz of Rhein, beloved widow of Henry Kurtz passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the age of 72 years. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at 2:00p.m.from Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The interment will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of Jeanette can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Fund as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK