Virginia L. “Ginie” Kurtz

(Nee Woodruff) Ginie died on October 7, 2014 at the age of 91, and is now absent from the body and home with the Lord. Preceded in death by her husband Norman. Dearly loved and cherished by her daughters Barb (Jim) Villman and Dell (Perry) Jansen. Proud grandma of Steven (Julie) Walker, Kimberly (Jason) Michaels, Brian (Becky) Jansen and Laura (Jerry) Langreder; and great-grandma of Zachary, Brittany, Aaron, Douglas, Nicholas, Nathanyel and Matthew. Dear to her heart was her nephew Kerry (Mary) Woodruff and other family and friends. Ginie was an experienced quilter as well as a collector and accomplished reader of quilts. As a mother, she spent 25 years as a Girl Scout leader. For many years, RV camping with the "Roamers" and also square dancing are two things Ginie enjoyed with her husband. Ginie was an active, longtime member of Gethsemane ELCA Church. Throughout her life, she exhibited great love and tenacity in all she did. Countless others were blessed by her teaching, encouragement, and loving kindness.

Memorial Gathering at the Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, on Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 PM until time of Memorial Service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.