Kurtis Montgomery, 50, of Hutchinson, passed on February 20, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is a Hutchinson High School graduate, Class of 1981. Kurtis is a USNavy Veteran after having served 1984-2004. He was employed at Alcoa Aerospace, Inc. and a member of the American Legion Post #68. Kurtis is survived by his wife, Dana, of 30 years. He is also survived by his children Aaron (Tara) Montgomery, Hutchinson, KS and Ashley (Daniel) Wiemeyer, Independence, MO, grandchildren Brooklyn Grace and Eli Kurtis, his brothers Charles Fortner (Helena), ME; Wesley Fortner, WA; Jay Fortner, VA; Lonnie Fortner (Wilma), OK; sister Rebecca Benton (John), TX and lots of aunts, uncles, neices, nephews and in-laws. Kurtis was blessed with many angels including his parents, Bob and Faye Dougherty, and mother-in-law, Nancy Lehman. A casual Celebration of Life will be held at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home 528 N. Main St., Hutchinson on March 3, 2014 at 6pm. The family will meet and greet friends and relatives 4pm-6pm prior to the celebration. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, Hospice of Reno County, or American Legion Post #68.
Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements