Coretta Catherine Van Kooten's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2026 in Morrison, Illinois

Coretta Catherine Van Kooten

December 3, 1929 - April 28, 2026 (96 years old)

Morrison, Illinois

Coretta Catherine Van Kooten's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2026 in Morrison, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bosma-Renkes & Bosma-Gibson Funeral Homes

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Coretta Catherine Van Kooten

December 3, 1929 - April 28, 2026 (96 years old)

Morrison, Illinois

Coretta Catherine Van Kooten Obituary

The passing of Coretta Catherine Van Kooten of Morrison, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 28, 2026 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Coretta Catherine Van Kooten to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Bielema, and Dorothea Bielema, Jr. (Sterenberg); her children, Rod Van Kooten (Karen) and Cindy Busch (Darrell); her husband Bruce Van Kooten; and her siblings, Bernadine Sanders, Della Tichler, Karen Brands and Joel Bielema.

She is survived by: her children, Sara Vander Kleed (Dave), Melinda Damhoff and Monte Van Kooten. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel (404 Lincoln Hwy, Morrison, IL 61270). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

The family has chosen to send donations to Resthave Home Donate Now (https://www.convergepay.com). Donate to Charity Rock River Hospice and Home2706 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bosma-Renkes & Bosma-Gibson Funeral Homes



Fri

May 01

Visitation

Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincoln Hwy, Morrison, IL 61270

Fri

May 01

Funeral service

Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincoln Hwy, Morrison, IL 61270

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April 30, 2026

Susan Robinson wrote a sympathy message

“Sara, May your family and you remember the love and the joy you had over the years with your mother. The hearts of your sisters in Christ are with you as you go through this time. Peace be with you.”


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