Virginia Irene Korthof

1929 - 2014

Virginia Irene Korthof obituary, 1929-2014, Hayward, WI

BORN

1929

DIED

2014

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Hayward Funeral Home

15571 W County Highway B

Hayward, Wisconsin

Virginia Korthof Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2014.

Virginia I. Korthof, age 84, of Hayward, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2014 surrounded by family at Water's Edge Care Center in Hayward.
Virginia was born November 7, 1929 in Shell Lake WI the daughter of John and Maude (Trepania) Clyde. She was raised in the Springbrook area and graduated from Spooner High School. She married Gerrit Korthof Jr. in December 1948. She worked at various occupations before her employment at Sawyer County in the Human Services Department for 24 years before she retired in 1994.
Virginia had many talents, but she especially loved gardening and took pride in her beautiful flowers. She loved classic country music, cooking, baking, making wreaths and centerpieces, playing cards, going to yard sales, Jeopardy, and hosting meals for family and friends. She was a proud LCO tribal member.
Virginia is survived by her children Dianne (Jeff) Ince of Hayward, Patti Jarvis of Rice Lake, Sheri (Steve) Hanes of Ashland, and Gerrit John (Jan) Korthof of Coon Rapids, MN. She is also survived by her grandchildren Kerry (Rich) Hager, Courtney Theilig, Jamie Corbine, Kelly (Adam) Strapon, and Melissa Spero. Virginia will also be missed by her 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Delores Clyde, brothers John Elvin and Donald Clyde, and Gerrit Korthof Jr.
A memorial service was held March 21st at Anderson-Nathan-Koerpel Funeral Home in Hayward with Rev. Gary Hilgendorf officiating. Inurnment will be at the Earl Cemetery in the Spring 2014.

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April 9, 2014

sharon gauthierkapas

thoughts and prayers go to the family..

March 23, 2014

Kathy Gosselin

I am so sorry to hear of Virginia'a passing. She truly was a special lady. My thoughts and prayers are for the whole family.

March 22, 2014

Roger and Mary Fran Schwartz

Thoughts and prayers for you and the family

March 21, 2014

Kelli Smith Blanchard

So sorry to hear of your moms passing, Dianne. She's in good company...Hugs

March 21, 2014

Tina Boettcher

GK… thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family.. Laura said it perfectly.. your ACF family will always be here for you..

March 21, 2014

Laura Gray

GK, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

We are all here for your.

March 20, 2014

Duane Allar

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

March 20, 2014

Bette Scott

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have many fond memories. I lost a great friend. Bette Jean Scott

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