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Lillie Mae (Brewer) Kurtz, 81, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at Elmwood Healthcare Center at the Springs in Green Springs.
Lillie was born on April 23, 1934 in Talbotton, GA to the late Ulin and Emma Lee (Greathouse) Brewer.
Lillie retired from Georgia Pacific/Sandusky Plastics after 23 years of service. She also worked at West Baking in Norwalk for 10 years. Lillie was a member of various Baptist churches, and had a very strong faith in her Lord. She was a former member of the Sandusky Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and the Sandusky American Legion. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the lotto, going to the casino, shopping, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. Lillie loved jewelry and will always be remembered as "Diamond Lil."
Lillie is survived by her 7 children, Deborah Lee (Edward) Slater, Robert K. (Cheryl) Kurtz, Linda Sue Shirley, Margie (Clinton) Lewis, John S. (Gina) Kurtz, Frieda L. (Leo) Stratton Jr. and Donna M. (Dennis) Haynes; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Lawton, Jo Bryan, Corrine (Max) Opper and Betty (Gene) Cusano; brothers, Wesley (Sharon) Brewer and Edward Brewer and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Lillie is preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Kurtz on April 10, 1970; 2 children in infancy; sister, Mary Ann Sibert and brother, Larry Brewer.
Friends may call on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Friends may also visit in the funeral home on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:00 am until the time of the funeral services at 11:00 am. Pastor Keith Kurtz and Deacon Dennis Haynes will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, OH.
Those wishing to contribute to Lillie's memory may do so to Elmwood Healthcare Center at the Springs, 401 N. Broadway St., Green Springs, OH 44836.
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