The Topeka Daily Capital Wednesday January 5, 1966 Topekan, 85, Dies; Rites Are Pending. Miss Eva KURTZ, 85, 1024 N. Jackson, died Monday night in a Topeka hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1880, in Lancaster County, Pa. Survivors include two brothers, Howard N. Kurtz, Sun City, Pa., and a niece. Parker Mortuary will announce service arrangements.