It is with profound sadness we announce the death of beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Carol M. Kurtz. Carol was 76 and passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at her home following a health emergency. She was a longtime Door County resident, born December 1, 1949 in Sturgeon Bay. Carol was the daughter of Joseph and Cecelia (Zelhofer) Delchambre. Carol attended S.S. Peter and Paul grade school and went on to graduate from Sevastopol High School in 1967. Carol would marry her high school sweetheart Robert D. Kurtz on January 31, 1970. They were together since their freshman year at Sevastopol. After they were married they lived in Sheboygan where Carol worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Social Services. In 1970 they moved to Green Bay when Robbie accepted a position with Green Bay Paper manufacturing and Carol worked for the HC Prange Company. In 1976 they moved to Sturgeon Bay and built their home and helped Robbie's parents with the farm. In 1979 they bought the Donald Kurtz dairy farm and along with daily chores, she raised her children, Jenny and Greg. During this time Carol also worked weekend admissions at Door County Memorial Hospital until her illness resulted in her retirement in 1991. She has spent 37 years in debilitating health. Never giving up on life, she continued to stay in touch with those she loved. Pushing through pain and exhaustion to create joy for others. Her cooking creations were her love language. Some of our families fondest memories are of the trips to California by car and by train. The mom and dad Trip Tik's and map reading class held in the cars front seat are legendary. Such spirted debate was often followed by an extended time of Carol's total silence. When she was able to be more active, she enjoyed singing with the S.S. Peter and Paul Choir, serving on the S.S. Peter and Paul School Board, and playing softball with friends in the Ladies Double-Header League. She will be missed by her devoted husband, Robert "Robbie"; two children and their families, Jennifer (David) Kacmarynski of Sturgeon Bay and their children, Caden, Ella and Reid; Greg (fiance, Renee) Kurtz of Plainfield, IL and his children, Ethan, Mikayla, and Trenton; her three sisters, Mary Kay Junk of Manitowoc, Doris (Rod) Ash of Manitowoc, and Sharon (Robert) Haen of Institute. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and special family friends, Steve Davis and Johnny Quinn. Carol is also survived by her beloved cats, Henry Kuger and Harvey Corman, who kept her entertained every day and brought plenty of laughter, comfort, and companionship into her life. Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Joseph; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Corrine and Donald Kurtz, brother-in law, Stanley Junk, and nephew, Michael Ash. A Mass of Christian burial will be prayed at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2026 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute with Fr. Mathew Rappl officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call on the family at Huehns Funeral Home on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. There will be a parish wake held Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Huehns Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Carol may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.