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Virginia Rose (Kurtz)

Virginia M. (Rose) Kurtz

Feb. 26, 1910 - June 7, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Virginia M. Kurtz, 99, a lifetime resident of South Bend, passed away June 7, 2009, in her home with her children near her side. Born February 26, 1910 in South Bend, she was the daughter of Hiram and Bertha (Haas) Rose. They preceded her in death. On October 12, 1929, she married Charles E. Kurtz. He preceded her in death in 1994, just short of their 65th Anniversary. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Janet Hitch; son, Larry Kurtz; two brothers, Dale and Carl Rose; and daughter-in-law, Diana Kurtz.

Virginia is survived by two daughters, Vivian Blankenship of South Bend and Rose (Ron) Grabowski of Granger, IN; son, Gary Kurtz of South Bend; twenty nine grandchildren; and many great grand and great-great grandchildren.

She was a wonderful mom and grandma, and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Kurtz was a charter member of the People's Church.

Friends may call Tuesday, June 9 (today) from 4-8 PM at the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Dr. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, or to the Lion's Club. To send condolences, or for directions, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jun. 9, 2009.

07/25/2023 EJS

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