Cheryl Kurth

Some people leave their mark on the world through grand accomplishments. Cheryl Kurth left hers through a life filled with faith, kindness, service, and an unwavering love for her family.

Cheryl passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, in North Platte, Nebraska, just weeks shy of her 84th birthday. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Marysville, Kansas, to Vince and Irene Costello.

While attending school in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheryl met the man who would become the love of her life, Dean Kurth. They were married on January 31, 1965, in Marysville, Kansas. Together they built a life filled with adventure, raising their family in Omaha, Texas, and Louisiana before making North Platte their home in 1987.

Cheryl was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church and generously volunteered her time at the thrift store. She found joy in helping others, never seeking recognition, but quietly making a difference wherever she could.

If you asked Cheryl what mattered most, the answer was always family. Nothing brought her greater happiness than gathering with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Whether sharing stories around the table, attending family events, or simply enjoying time together, Cheryl treasured every moment.

Cheryl is survived by her son, Mike Kurth and his wife, Ruth; and their children, Joette (Jake) Metcalf, Sierra (Jordan) Gardner, Tori Kurth and her fiancé Josh Prince, Mason Kurth, Rylee Kurth; daughter, Kristan and her son, Micah (Shayla) Miller; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Myles, Jaxon, Kai, Leilani, Kolter, and Nona.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Kurth; her parents, Vince and Irene Costello; and her sisters, Marilee Schneider and Kathy Pacha.

Those who knew Cheryl will remember her gentle spirit, her steadfast faith, and the way she made every member of her family feel loved. Her legacy lives on in the values she passed down, the memories she created, and the generations who were blessed to call her Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and friend.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Cheryl’s name to the North Platte Area Children’s Museum.

“To the world she was one person, but to her family she was the world.”

Cheryl will be deeply missed and forever remembered. ❤️