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Ruth Lillian "Lill" Kurth

July 24, 1934 — June 27, 2017

Lill Kurth, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

Lill was born on July 24, 1934 in Oslo, Norway to the late Trygve and Elsa Strom. In the late 1970's she worked at the Houston Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Lill volunteered her time with many different organizations including, 50 years in Girl Scouts, 46 years in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, 20 years on the Board of elections, and many years volunteering at the Museum of Aviation. She was an active member of Andrew United Methodist Church as well as an avid Georgia Bulldog, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Falcons fan. Lill was known for her love of arts and crafts and her children will always treasure the memory of her baking Christmas cookies throughout the whole month of December. She enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family and friends. However, her greatest joy came from time spent with her beloved family.

Along with her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, SMSgt. Rolland E. Kurth, USAF (Ret.).

Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Robin Edward Kurth of Kathleen, Jill Elsa Williams (Roland) of Kathleen, Heidi Ellen Lutz (Jim) of Chester, New Hampshire, Thor Eric Kurth (Julie Ann) of Delafield, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Allison, Phillip, Casey, Cody, Christina, Chris, Alec, Nick, Annie, and great-grandchildren, Bryce, Caylin, Ethan, and Kyle.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, July 1, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in Magnolia Park Mausoleum where Lill will be laid to rest.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mrs. Kurth's arrangements.

Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088

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