Cornelius "Corky" DeHorn

Cornelius “Corky” John De Horn, a U.S. Marine Corps World War II Veteran, passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 99. Corky was the beloved husband of the late Grace Huizenga De Horn for 68 years, the loving father of Donna (Bruce) Essebaggers, Nancy (Terry) Boerema, Gail (Jim) Punt, and Thomas (Gwen) De Horn, cherished grandfather of Jodi Blanton, Robin (Matt) Hollebeek, Meg (Aaron) Gillette, Chad (Julie) Essebaggers, Todd (Jenn) Boerema, Nicholas (Abigail) Punt, Nathan (Liz) De Horn, Grace (Zach Amico) De Horn, Christopher (Sydney) Punt, Sarah De Horn, and the adoring great-grandfather of 12. Corky was preceded in death by four sisters, Cora Scheeringa, Gertie Beukema, Dina Recker, and Audrey Hiskes. Corky will be dearly missed by his sister Sas Cooper and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Beechwood Church, 895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland Michigan. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until the start of the service. Interment at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.