Kenneth Kortman

On Saturday evening, July 18, 2015, our Heavenly Father called home our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Kenneth Kortman. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Nella (Laarman); his children, Jeff (Wendy) Kortman, Deb (Rob) Brinks, Shelley VandenBerg, Linnae (Dave) Blouw; 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Ken, 74, was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rena Kortman; brother, Harvey; sisters, Ada, Annette, and Fenna. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his sisters, Julia (Rob) Koster, Joan Koetje; brother, Jerry (Audrey) Kortman; sisters-in-law, Margaret Kortman, Martha (Larry) Herweyer, Carol (Marv) Koetje; brother-in-law, Carl (Brenda) Laarman. Ken was the owner of Ken Kortman Masonry for 40 years and loved spending time with his family, traveling, and fishing. He was a member of Cedar Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Hudsonville, MI. Visitation will take place Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Drive, Grandville, MI. The funeral will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Cornerstone United Reformed Church, 6442 36^th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jehovah Jireh Ministries or Faith Hospice of Grand Rapids.

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July 22, 2015

Nella, we extend our sympathy to you & family in the passing of your dear husband . We enjoyed seeing him on the condo property & will miss his smile, he was a man of GOD! Sorry we cannot see you as Duke just had extensive back surgery. Phillipians 4: 6 & 7

- Duane & Reatha Warsen

July 21, 2015

Nella and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Ken's passing for your sakes as I know you all will miss him so much. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tammy DeJong Bibles For Missions Volunteer

- Tammy DeJong