Alva J Hurd

Alva J. Hurd - 99 4/9/1912 - 9/9/2011

Mt. Morris, IL - Alva J. Hurd, age 99, died September 9, 2011 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Alva was born April 9, 1912 the daughter of Vernon A. & Sarah (Barkalow) Eutsler in Atalissa, IA. Alva graduated from Davenport High School, Davenport, IA. She received her A.C.N.A. Alva married Harry Arnold in 1929 in Davenport, IA and he preceded her in death; then she married Francis R. Hurd in 1938 in Davenport, IA, and he preceded her in death in 1975. Alva was a C.N.A. retiring in 1990 after 28 years. She was a member of Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, IL; Member of the Women of The Moose, and the Mt. Morris Senior Center. Alva is survived by Son: Raymond (Lyda) Arnold, Overland Park, KS; Daughters: Roberta (Robert) Cupp, Oregon, IL; Sara (Jerry) Heffelfinger, Mt. Morris, IL; Katheryn (Leon) Donaldson, Polo, IL; 15 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; 14 Great Great Grandchildren; Sister: Lois (Eutsler) Hottenstein, Davenport, IA; and many neices and nephews. She is preceded in death by Parents; Husbands, Francis and Harry; Son: Vernon; 3 Grandchildren: Ginger Arnold; Amy Cupp; and Daryl Donaldson; and 2 Sisters. Funeral Services will be Tuesday September 13, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL with Rev. Doc Newcomb officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, IL. Visitation will be Monday September 12, 2011 in Finch Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Memorials to Village of Progress; Ogle County Hospice; Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home; and Disciples United Methodist Church. Visitation: Monday September 12, 2011 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Finch Funeral Home Service: Tuesday September 13, 2011 10:30 A.M. Finch Funeral Home