Marie Kor

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Aug. 11, 1916-Nov. 13, 2008

MARSHALL - Services for Marie J. Kor, 92, of Marshall, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Christ United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Lynd City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday with a 7 p.m. prayer service at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, one hour prior to the service.

She died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at the Avera Morningside Health Care Center.

Marie Josephine Verlinde was born Aug. 11, 1916, on a farm near Tracy in Murray County, to Camille and Marie (Putte) Verlinde. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. On Nov. 13, 1937, Marie was united in marriage to Aiko Kor Jr. The lived near White, S.D., and moved to a farm near Lynd and then to another farm on County Road 7 near Marshall and then to farm near Lynd. They retired and moved into Marshall. Aiko died Dec. 15, 1977.

Marie was a faithful member of Christ United Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon, coordinator, circle secretary and serving group chairwoman. She also was the secretary for the Marshall Square Apartments.

Marie's enjoyments in life were her family, especially her grandchildren, gardening, crafts, baking (pies and bread), crocheting, playing Bingo and cards, nature lover of flowers, trees and birds, and a loyal Minnesota Twins fan.

Survivors include her three children, Kathy Desmedt of Marshall, Dolly Dobrenski of Marshall and Madeline "Tommie" (and Denny) Hinz of Tracy; nine grandchildren, Julie (and Larry) Vlaminck, Joanne (and Andy) Laufers, Mike Thompson, Lynn (and Rich) Hansen, Deb Hoof, Barb Dale, Pat (and Al) Stengel, Doug (and Beth) Desmedt and Greg (and Janet) Dobrenski; one step-grandchild; 18 great-grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Yvonne Pihl of Marshall; also many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Aiko; two infant grandchildren; sisters, Irene and Lorraine; brother, Firmin; and three sons-in-law, Cyriel Desmedt, Jack Dobrenski and John Thompson.

Blessed be the memory of Marie Kor