- Date Of Birth: June 1, 1940
- Date Of Death: July 19, 2018
- State: Indiana
Arlene L. Kurtz, 78, of Elkhart, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart following a brief illness.
She was born June 1, 1940, in Chicago, to the late Ben and Laverne (Cox) Leslie.
Surviving are children James, Keith (Rita) Kurtz, Denise (Ron Allard); siblings Brian and Pat Leslie and Dianne (Darl) Sult; sister-in-law Mildred Leslie; former spouse Jerry Joe Kurtz Sr.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by brother Bill, sister Sharon, two infant sons, son Jerry Joe Kurtz Jr. and a great-granddaughter.
Arlene was a homemaker but also worked many years in health care as a nurse’s aide.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to classic country music.
