Cornelia "Cornie" Kaluf Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cornelia “Cornie” Kaluf, age 86, of DeMotte, IN passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Oak Grove Retirement Village. Cornie was born April 28, 1931 in Wichert, IL to Richard and Carrie (Salm) Ritsema. She graduated from Wichert High School, Class of 1949. Cornie married the love of her life, Paul Kaluf on November 16, 1956 in Wichert, IL. He preceded her in death on December 19. 2011. She was a homemaker and raised their four children. Cornie was a member of American Reformed Church of DeMotte and a member of the Morrell Circle there. Cornie is survived by her children: Donna (Al) Ooms of DeMotte, IN; Vickie (Steve) Porter of McLean, IL; Richard Kaluf of DeMotte, IN; William Kaluf of Nebraska; grandchildren: Allison (Matthew) Gilbertson, Rachel (Andrew) Bunyard, Mandi (Tim) Wiser, Nathan (Nicole) Ooms, Kara Ooms, Cassandra “Cassie” Ooms, Jarred Ooms, Gerrit Ooms, and Shane (Stephanie) Kaluf; great-grandchildren: Liam Kaluf and Rose Kaluf, and sister-in-law, Jeri Ritsema. Cornie was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, and brothers: Herman Ritsema, Nelson Ritsema, and Jacob Ritsema. Friends may call at the American Reformed Church of DeMotte on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at American Reformed Church of DeMotte on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Troy Nanninga officiating. Interment will be at Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Linda Cotton for Campus Crusade for Christ or Jessie Van Schepen for mission work. To share a memory with the Kaluf family, please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com

Cornelia "Cornie" Kaluf

April 28, 1931 - November 6, 2017