Kevin L. Courtney

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Kevin L. Courtney, 55, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, March 12, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family following a 13 year battle with Leukemia. Kevin was born on December 5, 1956, in Decorah, Iowa to Lawrence and Ruth (Boland) Courtney. He was raised on a farm near Bluffton, Iowa. Kevin graduated from North Winneshiek High School. He worked in the carpentry and construction industry and for TRW in Rushford for over 25 years. On April 2, 2009, Kevin married Kwang Lee. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford and enjoyed woodworking and hunting. Kevin is survived by his wife Kwang of Rushford; two children: Kristina (Chad) Wiltgen of Decorah, Iowa and Kory (Amy) Courtney of Burr Oak, Iowa; two stepdaughters: Kayla Bakkum and Ashley Bakkum and Ashley's fiancé, Collin Pontillo of Rushford; six grandchildren: Mason, Carter, Sawyer, Charly, Riley and Maci; four siblings: Brian (Karen) Courtney of Decorah, Mary (Matt) Hemesath of Decorah, Patrick (Sandra) Courtney of Portland, Oregon, and Kelly (Carrie) Courtney of Burr Oak, Iowa.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Teresa.There will be a Memorial Mass for Kevin at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, with the Rev. Joseph Pete officiating. Burial of Kevin's cremated body will be in the St. Bridget's Catholic Cemetery in Bluffton, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford.
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