Darlene M. Kurtz

January 8, 1948 - February 9, 2014

Darlene M. Kurtz, age 66, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at her home in Burnett.

Visitation for Darlene will be at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 10:00 am until 11:50 am. The funeral service will follow at the church on Saturday at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Daniel Seehafer and Rev. Jonathan Szczesney officiating. Burial will be at Stone Cemetery in the Town of Burnett, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Darlene was born on January 8, 1948 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Berdell (Vossquil) Hallmeyer. She graduated from Horicon High School in 1967. On February 8, 1969, Darlene was united in marriage with Robert Kurtz at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon. She worked at various jobs until she was hired at John Deere Horicon Works, from which she retired with 30 years of service in 2003. Darlene was a member of St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church where she served on the finance committee and the altar guild. She was also a member of the Horicon American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Robert; a son, Keven (Darlene) Kurtz of Horicon; a daughter, Carrie (Brad) Lagerman of Iron Rodge; four grandchildren, Ally Kurtz, Mitchell Kurtz, Emily Lagerman, Blake Lagerman; four step children, John (Patrica) Kurtz of Alaska, Bryan Kurtz and Sondra Kurtz, both of Tomah, and Cindy (Brian) Menard of Camp Douglas; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; her twin sister, Marlene (Gene) Renner of Kingston; her sister, Arlene Selshert of Horicon; her brother, Francis Hallmeyer; sisters-in-law, Dorthea Kurtz of Milwaukee, and Carol Kurtz of West Bend; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Adeline Kurtz; brothers-in-law, Richard and Harold Kurtz; and a sister-in-law, Leora Drews.

If desired, memorials may be made to St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon or to St. Agnes Hospice Hope in Fond du Lac.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, 716 Clinton Street in Horicon, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Saturday, February 15th, 2014, 10:00am – 11:45am, St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church-Horicon

Service Details

Saturday, February 15th, 2014, 12:00pm, St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church-Horicon

Interment Details

Stone Cemetery-Burnett

Darlene M. Kurtz, age 66, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at her home in Burnett. Visitation for Darlene will be at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon on Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 10:00 am until 11:50 am. The funeral service will follow at the church on Saturday at 12:00 Noon with Rev. DanielContinue Reading

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Dear Family of: Darlene Kurtz. Extending sincere condolences to each of you. Although not acquainted with the family, we share the pain of losing a dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in God''s loving invitation to "throw all your anxiety upon him because he cares for you.-1Peter 5:7. Also, he has made loving provisions for the resurrection as mentioned at: Acts 24:15 reads: "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous."

Bob & family-so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God grant you peace and comfort.

I am truly sorry to hear about your recent loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob, Kevin, Carrie and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Darlene''s passing. Although no longer physically with you, her spirit will always be there for guidance and support; her presence always felt and remembered. I''m sorry we can''t be there for you today, but you have many great friends and extended family that will. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, the McLeans.

Bob,Carrie, and Keven, So sorry on the passing of your wife and mother . Please know that your all in our thoughts and prayers and hope that it gives you peace knowing she is waiting for you all in the land of peace and beauty. God''s peace be with you all and give you comfort in this your time of need. Peace to all of your family. God Bless you all. Shannon and Family.

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Bob and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Darlene''s passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and you have our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed visiting with you both at POA.

Bob and family, our deepest sympathy with the passing of Darlene. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

We feel your lose, but it shall pass with all the wonderful memories. Peace be with you all.

We are so sorry for the loss of Darlene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike & Alice

The Kurtz Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless you all! Love, Molly, Hans & Kyle Henkel

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.