Virginia "Jean" Kortus's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2026 in Lynden, Washington

Virginia "Jean" Kortus

October 11, 1932 - March 22, 2026 (93 years old)

Lynden, Washington

Virginia "Jean" Kortus's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2026 in Lynden, Washington

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Gillies Funeral Home

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Virginia "Jean" Kortus

October 11, 1932 - March 22, 2026 (93 years old)

Lynden, Washington

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Virginia Kortus Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Virginia Kortus of Lynden, Washington, who passed away at the age of 93, on March 22, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virginia Kortus to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Tjoelker and Henrietta Tjoelker (Zwanstra); her daughter-in-law Jana Kortus; her grandchildren, Stephen Kortus, Matthew Kortus and Mandy Kortus; and her sisters, Adrianna Tjoelker, Shirley Polinder and Margaret Baron.

She is survived by: her husband Tony Kortus; her son Rich Kortus (Linda); her grandchildren, James Kortus (Meghan), Sara Young (Jerimie) and Troy Kortus (Bailey); her son Randy Kortus; her grandchildren, Melissa Kortus, Mark Kortus (Lindsey) and Michael Kortus (Tess); her son Ray Kortus; her granddaughter Tawnee Hilmer; her great grandchildren, Jayda, Quincy, Makayla, Grant, Easton, Kolston, Brandt, Jaxton, Dallas Lyla, Devyn and Korbin; her brothers, Raymond Tjoelker and Art Tjoelker (Phyllis); her sister-in-law Etta Carbee (Harold); Mandi Kortus.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Jean's name maybe be made to Ebenezer Christian school at 9340 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gillies Funeral Home



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Monumenta Cemetery
1980 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264

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