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Obituary for Emmet C. Kurtz
Emmet Charles Kurtz, 84, of De Soto, KS, lost his battle with cancer on June 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 16, 2025, from 6-8:00 with services at 7:30 at Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, 32665 Lexington Ave., De Soto, KS. Private graveside, De Soto Cemetery De Soto, KS
Emmet was born February 4, 1941 in Lawrence, KS to John (Hickory) and LaReta (Reta) Kurtz.
He graduated from De Soto High School in1959 and lived in De Soto his whole life. Emmet's greatest joys in life were his family, friends and helping people. He had a love for cars and the casino with his money and theirs. He belonged to the “De Soto Drag Masters” and enjoyed working in his garage.
Preceded in death by: parents Hickory and Reta and sons Douglas Kurtz and Joseph Lemos.
Survivors: life partner Mary (Molly) Russell of De Soto, KS; son Craig (Becky) Kurtz of Shawnee, KS; brother Larry (Dixie) of De Soto, KS; sister Donna (Bob) Bartholomew of Eudora, KS; stepsons Dan Russell and Andy (Hillary) Russell of Kansas City and grandson Jax
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Previous Events
Celebration of Life
Monday
16
Jun
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel
32665 Lexington Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
Memorial Service
Monday
16
Jun
7:30 PM
- 8:00 PM
Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel
32665 Lexington Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
Cemetery Details
Location
De Soto Cemetery
34500 W 87th Street
De Soto, KS 66018
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