Velma Hurtz-1989
Wymore Arbor State Newspaper-Aug. 24 1989

Velma Hurtz, 79, of Wymore, died Thursday, Aug 17, 1989, at her home following a lengthily illness.  She was born Jan. 15, 1910, in rural Wymore and was a 1928 graduate of Wymore High School.  She married Carl J. Hurtz Aug. 30, 1930, and in recent years was an integral part of Harrison-Hurtz Enterprises, Inc.  She was an accomplished seamstress and was actively involved in local bridge clubs and gardening up until her illness.  She was a Wymore native.

She is survived by husband, Carl J. Hurtz of Wymore; daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley A.) Harrison, and son Robert P. both of Wymore; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Christine (Kramer) Harms; and a brother, Norman Harms. 

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug 21, 1989, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wymore, with Fr. Dennis Hotovy officiating.  Memorials to the family.  Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home, Wymore, was in charge of arrangements.