Angela "Angie" M. Kurtz

Angela “Angie” M. Kurtz, age 32 of Hesperia, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Hackley Hospital in Muskegon following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Angie was born on May 2, 1976 in Muskegon to Jim and the late Marianne (Dufon) Franckowiak and met and later married Troy Kurtz on May 22, 1999 in Muskegon. Angie graduated from Reeths Puffer High School in 1994 and attended and graduated from Grand Valley State University where she just recently received her Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist. Angie has been a special education teacher for the Fremont Middle School since 1998 where she touched many children’s lives and her students truly loved her. She was active in school activities including, the Yahaba, Japan exchange program, middle school track team, and Club Pride advisor. Angie was also active in the Muskegon area where she held a fundraiser for the Hackley Cancer Center to raise funds to build an armoire on wheels to hold movies and books on CD for patients to help pass the time while receiving chemotherapy treatments. She also created a flower garden outside the waiting room of Hackley radiation department to uplift patients and their families in God’s beauty. Angie was an active member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Hesperia and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Brunswick where she was the high school religious education teacher.

Angie is survived by her husband, Troy; her son, Travis; her father, Jim Franckowiak of Muskegon; father & mother-in-law, Reg & Judy Kurtz of Twin Lake; her sister, Holly (Alan) Champoux of Muskegon; her brothers, Kevin (Stacy) Franckowiak of Muskegon; Scott (Kelly) Franckowiak of New Berlin, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Michelle (Dave) Scamehorn of Montague; her nieces and nephews, Joey, Morgan, Emily, Tristin, Madison, Jordyn, James, Chloe, Spencer, Macyn; special aunt, Joan Dietrich of Muskegon; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marianne on Feb. 2, 1985.

Mass of Resurrection was held on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Brunswick with Rev. Father Mike Alber presiding with interment in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may consider the Angie Kurtz Benefit Fund at either Newaygo County Service Employees Credit Union or any Fifth Third Bank for memorial contributions in memory of Angie. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Kurtz family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.

I hope it helps to know that others are thinking of you and wishing you comfort and sincere sympathy at this difficult time.

Kay, Kevin and Denver Wright

Posted 6/4/2008

Troy and Travis,

We are Brenda Jordan's parents, we have been praying for your family for a long time now, we are so sorry to hear of Angie's passing, our prayers will continue for you and Travis and may God give you the strength you need at this time.

Love,

Frank and Jeanne DeLong

Posted 6/4/2008

was so disappointed to hear the terrible news today. This must be devastating for all of you. Angie was such a bright light to everyone. She will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

Christina (Mosher) Chambers

Posted 6/4/2008

I can not express how sorry I am to hear about Angie. I went to school with her and I just can’t imagine losing such a bubblely, fun, full of life soul. I have not seen her since we graduated in 1994 but it doesn’t surprise me to read about all her accomplishments and her involvement with the Fremont schools, student’s activities and the Hackley Hospital Cancer Center. The thing I remember most about Angie was her infectious smile and her inviting personality. My prayers will be with you during this excruciating time!!!

~Laura Baker (Bell)

Reeths-Puffer - Class of 1994

Posted 6/4/2008

Troy and Travis,

We are so sorry to hear about Angie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike and Renee Hibbs and boys

Posted 6/4/2008

Troy and Travis,

I am sadened to hear of your loss. I remember meeting Angie on a
couple of occasions and she had such a welcoming personality. Thoughts
and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

Ryan Hallberg and family

Posted 6/4/2008

we are sad to here about the passing of Angie. prayers are with the family.

the whipple's

Posted 6/5/2008

Sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts are with all of you at this time. Angie Knoll

My son David Budde has had his life touched forever by Angie. They fought cancer together, planted the garden together, had treatments together, and fund raisers for the cancer unit together and became close friends. As a mother who still has her son yet, my heart hurts deeply for you all. Cancer is so awful. It is so life altering.

David's t- shirts say:

Who ever said winning

isn't everything

Never fought cancer !

I helped also with the garden and took many of my home plants there. I am sorry they are closing the Cancer Unit at Hackley because that is where many have memories both good and bad. We will be at the visitation and funeral. Cathy Burns

Posted 6/6/2008

Troy and Travis,

I am so sorry for your loss. Angie was truly an amazing person that has influenced so many others in such a positive way. Her strength and inspiration are so admirable and will always be remembered by everyone that loved her. Please know that we are praying for you both.

Y Kelli & Jesse Tromp Y

Posted 6/6/2008

Our thoughts are with your family during your time of grieving. Remember the good times everyone had with Angie and her family--it will help!!!

Ron and Betty Mezeske

Posted 6/6/2008

Troy and Travis, your wife and mother was a great inspiration to myself and my kids. She was their 7th grade track/cross country coach. Please know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. God Bless you and your families.

Amy Hoffman, Tyler and Emily Hicks