Mona Lynn Kurtz

Blaine, Sharley & Josh,

Our thoughts and prayer go out to you in the loss of Lynn. I came to know Lynn through her job as activities director at the Meadowlark facility.

Lynn was such a bright and cheerful presence as she traveled the hallways of the Columbus facility. She shared her gifts and talents with all who happened by. We are all blessed for having known her. May her loving memory sustain you in your sorrow.

Sincerely,

Jerry & Lynne Arthun

Mona Lynn Kurtz, 53 of Anchorage, AK formerly of Columbus, MT passed away on December 27, 2006. Lynn was born on September 29, 1953 to Wayne and Elizabeth Hepler. She grew up in West Newton, PA graduating from high school there. Lynn went on to Edmond Burl College and obtained her Bachelors Degree in Music Education. She taught music for more than 15 years in Flaxville, MT and also Gardiner, MT.

On August 2, 1980, Lynn married Blaine Kurtz. Together they had two children, Sharley and Josh. Lynn and Blaine moved to Columbus, MT in 1996. She went to work at the Stillwater Hospital as an activities director. She loved working with the residents and sharing her love for music with them.

In 2005, they moved to Alaska where she worked as a receptionist at VCA Animal Hospital. Alaska was a great place for fishing, which she enjoyed. She and Blaine took trips salmon fishing and whale watching.

Lynn is survived by her husband Blaine of Anchorage, AK; children, Sharley of Grand Forks, ND and Josh (Becky) of Dillon, MT; sisters, Janet (Joe) Chiarodo and Naomi Hepler; brother, Kenneth (Judith) Hepler; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus. Inurnment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery.

Memorials in Lynn’s name may be given to the Columbus School Music Program.