Kurz, Annie “Marie”
Annie “Marie” Kurz
Annie “Marie” Kurz aged 92 years of Central Butte, SK, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023. Marie was born in Chamberlain, SK on May 7th, 1931, to John and Kate Milne. When she was a young girl, her family moved to the Central Butte area. Marie took her schooling in a small country school up to grade eleven, and then went to Moose Jaw to take a secretarial course.
Marie worked at the Royal Bank in Hanley, SK until her marriage to Willice George Kurz. She was the definition of a “hard-working” farm wife, milking cows, raising a large flock of turkeys and chickens, driving grain trucks, fixing fence, tending a huge garden, and of course, cooking amazing meals for her family and the hired help. In her spare time, she was active in the Rebecca Lodge and helping Willice with the Central Butte Wildlife Federation.
Marie even found time to work away from home, spending a year working at the kitchen in the Central Butte Hospital and 26 years as a cook at the Central Butte Hotel. She gained quite a reputation for the fantastic hamburgers she made at the restaurant. People came from all over just to order one. After she retired, there was more time to pursue some of her favourite things: her flower garden, knitting and crocheting, reading, and sewing — many, many pairs of jeans were mended on her sewing machine.
But her most treasured thing was family. Marie appreciated her little apartment in town that was “home” to her and meant family were close, so she could see them regularly. Marie was Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, friend, confidante, and the “glue” that held the family together. Her passing leaves an unfathomable void.
She was predeceased by her husband and love of her life, Willice in 2010; father, John Rennie Milne and mother, Catherine Milne; brothers: Cecile, Archie, Melvin, and Ken; sisters: Edna, May, and Dorothy; and grandson, Eric. Marie leaves to mourn her passing, her children: Allan (Carolyn) Kurz, Gail (Tom) Molsberry, and Ken (Heather) Kurz; grandchildren: Sheldon Kurz (Nadine Adcock), Allison (David) Urban, Clayton (Erin) Kurz, Krista (Ryan) Martens, Adam Molsberry (Rebecca Meaden), and Larissa Kurz; great-grandchildren” Haylee Martens, Gracie Kurz, Owen, Conner and Ayla Urban, and John and Logan Kurz; sisters-in-law, Carol Milne and Pearl Milne; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A sincere thank-you from the family to the doctors and staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, Providence Place (GARU), and the Moose Jaw Special Care Home. You all made a difficult journey a bit easier.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Heather MacKinnon will officiate and interment will take place in Sunset Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Marie’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 100-119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
My sincerest of condolences to Alan and Carolyn; Gail and Tom; Ken and Heather and their children on the loss of their mother, mother – in – law, grandma and great grandma. I will always remember the warmth of her kitchen and the fire in her heart. Rest in Peace Marie.
Sincere Condolences to All the family. from Ron & Joy Marie was so Special !
Sincere condolences from Danny Munroe to the Kurz family my thoughts are with you
Marie, a truly amazing woman! Can still hear that laugh after she gave you a hard time in the cafe….. Man could she cook!
To ALL of Marie’s family you are in our thoughts at this time. We know you all have GREAT memories gathered over the years. Be sure to share them to keep her alive in your memories. She was a wonderful lady to know.
Lorne and Sylvia Lindquist
To The Kurtz Family
So sorry to hear about the passing of this wonderful woman.
I worked with her for 2 years at the CB Hotel and learned a lot from her.
She was always so kind to me and always welcomed me with a smile.
Though I haven’t seen her in the almost 20 years since my mother passed away. I still remember her and how valuable she was to my life.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother-Gail and family.
Sincere sympathies to all of Marie’s family! She was a very special lady! Her and her mother Kate were wonderful neighbours!
I will always remember the great times we had together at the Central Butte Hotel . She was always ready for anything and she served with the biggest smile . I was amazed by her cooking , her great attitude , whether it was one customer or 20!!
I was so fortunate to work with her and I cannot count the many giggles we had over the time we had together. Sometimes we had to sit down for a minute or more as the two of us tried to get our giggles tamed so we could get back to work ! I will miss that lady each and every day . I will hold the memory of the day Gail and I surprised her at her house in Central Butte . I’m so grateful to have had that wonderful day with her .
I am sorry so for your loss, I enjoyed working with Marie at the Hotel she was such a wonderful lady.
My thoughts are with you all.
Our condolences to all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all the Kurz families
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Aunt Marie was an amazing lady, there’s another angel in heaven!
Our heart felt condolences to all the family. Aunt Marie was a wonderful lady. We will say prayers.
We offer our sympathies to all the Kurz Families
Our heart felt condolences to all the family. aunt Marie was a wonderful amazing lady. we will say our prayers.