Wayne W. Kurz 86 of Ashton IL. passed away on January 19, 2015 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 8, 1928 to Walter and Bertha (Bothe) Kurz in Ashton, Illinois. He married Marie Palmatier on November 21, 1955 in Prairie Center Illinois. He loved to read, work on engines and especially spending time with his family. Jerry is survived by his wife Marie, his children Scott Kurz, and Lisa (James) Parrish, a brother Pastor Albert Kurz of Peoria Arizona, and a sister Gloria (Luman ) Sutton; 4 grandchildren Kayla and Kevin Kurz, and Drew and Erica Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents. According to Wayne wishes there will be no services. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements were handled by Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home. www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com