Carolyn Joyce Korthals Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Carolyn Joyce Korthals of Leon, Iowa, born in George, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Carolyn Joyce left this world on June 14, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Walter Kruse and Elsie Kruse (Hensch); her husband Leon L. Korthals of Sanborn, Iowa; her siblings, Marlin Kruse and Yvonne Leonard; her brother-in-law Arnold Snuttjer; her aunt Mildred Hensch; her close friend Netz Doorenbos; her children, Dr. Mike Korthals (Sara) of Forest City, Dr. Mark Korthals (Lisa) of New Germany and Melanie Roelfs (Adam) of Sanborn, Iowa; her grandchildren, Madison Korthals (James Bolger), Ryan Korthals (Morgan), Ashley Korthals, Alexis Korthals, Jacob Roelfs and Dustin Roelfs; and her siblings, Leland Kruse (Norine) of George, Eunice De Boer (Maynard) of Archer, Phyllis De Jong (Odean) of Hull, Jolene Peterson (Paul) of Hawaii and Donna Rhode (Ken) of Boyden, Iowa.

Memorial Tribute Carolyn Joyce Korthals, daughter of Walter and Elsie (Hensch) Kruse, was born December 28, 1942, in George, Iowa.