LOIS KURR
Obituary
Lois Mae Kurr, daughter of Paul
Randolph Henry and Fern Beatrice Henry, passed from her earthly life
on Palm Sunday (March 25, 2018) in Newton.
She was born on March 5, 1933, in
Sedgwick and had recently celebrated her 85th birthday with family at
Asbury Park. Lois attended school in Sedgwick and graduated from
Sedgwick High School in 1951.
On May 26, 1951, she married Wilbur
(Bill) Kurr and they began building their family and farm/cattle
business over the next 60 years in Harvey County. Lois served as
office manager and bookkeeper for the operation.
Lois was the church organist at First
Baptist Church in Newton for many years and also enjoyed playing the
piano. She was a member of Harvey County Rural Life, a former member
of Sweet Adelines and Harvey County 4-H. Lois was an accomplished
seamstress who sewed clothes, including wedding dresses for her two
daughters.
She is survived by her children: Donna
Fleetwood of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Robert (Bob) Kurr of
Sedgwick and Darla and Phil Osborn of Wichita; her grandchildren,
Rachael (Osborn) and Zach Sachs of Pittsburg and Lauren Osborn of
Seattle; one sibling, Paul Henry of Moorehead Minnesota; a
sister-in-law, Ruby Kurr; and many nieces and nephews.
Lois was predeceased by her husband,
Wilbur (Bill) Kurr; and granddaughter, Katie Osborn.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday (March 30, 2018) at the First Baptist Church in Newton, with
Pastor Chip Bungard presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday (March 29, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home and noon to
service time Friday at First Baptist Church, where the family will
greet friends prior to the service in fellowship hall. Burial will
follow in the Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick.
A memorial has been set up for First
Baptist Church and Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral
Home, 215 N. Main St., Newton, KS 67114.
