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Obituary for Kenneth "Corky" Bierman
KENNETH “CORKY” BIERMAN, 82, of Fulton, IL, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Resthave Home in Morrison, IL.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison with Rev Kevin VerHoeven, pastor of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to MercyOne Clinton Oncology Center in Clinton, IA.
Corky was born April 17, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman. He was educated in the Lincoln Grade Schools of rural Whiteside County and was a 1956 graduate of Morrison High School. Corky served in the United States Army. He married Shirley Jane Barsema on May 1, 1959, in Fulton, IL. Corky was employed at Vend-oMack in Morrison for 46 years and retiring in 2011. He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton where he served as a deacon. He served on the Fulton Christian School board, and also was a volunteer for MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Auxilary. Corky was an avid bowler participating in the Morrison Thursday Night League.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; one son, James (Shelly) Bierman of Morrison, IL; one granddaughter, Cameron (Matthew) Ottens; one great-grandson, Mason Ottens; one brother, Robert (Donna) Bierman of Morrison, IL; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Minnie Mae Koett.
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A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison with Rev Kevin VerHoeven, pastor of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to MercyOne Clinton Oncology Center in Clinton, IA.
Corky was born April 17, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman. He was educated in the Lincoln Grade Schools of rural Whiteside County and was a 1956 graduate of Morrison High School. Corky served in the United States Army. He married Shirley Jane Barsema on May 1, 1959, in Fulton, IL. Corky was employed at Vend-oMack in Morrison for 46 years and retiring in 2011. He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton where he served as a deacon. He served on the Fulton Christian School board, and also was a volunteer for MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Auxilary. Corky was an avid bowler participating in the Morrison Thursday Night League.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; one son, James (Shelly) Bierman of Morrison, IL; one granddaughter, Cameron (Matthew) Ottens; one great-grandson, Mason Ottens; one brother, Robert (Donna) Bierman of Morrison, IL; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Minnie Mae Koett.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
14
Aug
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Bosma-Renkes - Morrison Chapel
404 Lincolnway East
Morrison, IL 61270
Graveside
Saturday
15
Aug
10:30 AM
Grove Hill Cemetery
East High Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Cemetery Details
Location
Grove Hill Cemetery
East High Street
Morrison, IL 61270
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