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Kurt Holub
KURT HOLUB
Prairieburg
Kurt Holub, 46, of Prairieburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the North Linn Fish and Game Club in Central City. Private family burial will be held at
a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery, Prairieburg. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.
Kurt was born Feb. 26, 1972, in Monticello, Iowa, the son of Merle and Norma (Smith) Holub. He graduated from Central City High School. Kurt was employed at Amana Refrigeration for several years and was self-employed with his brother, Eric, until recently. Kurt loved telling stories, cherished being an uncle, had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed trapping and was a member of the Iowa Fur Takers of America. Kurt was a great son, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his father, Merle Holub; siblings, Kevin (Kathryn) Holub, Blaine (Rusty) Holub, Mark (Rhonda) Holub, Stacy Holub, Jill (Bud) Sickles, Eric Holub, and Rylee (Fuss) Holub; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Kurt was preceded in death by his mother, Norma.
Memorials in Kurt's memory may be directed to the family at 304 Oak Ave., Urbana, IA 52345.
Please share a memory of Kurt at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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