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Judith Hamstra Obituary
May 3, 1942 - Mar 8, 2025
Judith M. Hamstra, 82 of Kouts, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born May 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert A. and Ruth Alice (DeVries) Zwart. Judith was a proud farmer's wife, helping her husband Gene in any way possible and caring for their family. She was very active in the Kouts Community and was a member of Liberty Bible Church. Most will remember Judith for her beautiful flower gardens and landscaping around her home. She also enjoyed golfing, achieving a hole in one. Above all else, Judith cherished spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
On February 24, 1962, Judith married Gene R, Hamstra, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her children, Corinna (Alan) Rosenbaum, Gene (Lisa) Hamstra, Joanie (Gary) Grall, and David (Beth) Hamstra; grandchildren, Taylor (Brittney) Rosenbaum, Bailey (Justin) Burge, Tara (Joshua) Cunningham, Grant Hamstra, Calvin and Camille Grall, and Cora and Lilly Hamstra; great grandchildren, Henry and Ryann Rosenbaum, Mackenzie and Hallie Burge, and one on the way; brother, Robert (Wendy) Zwart, and brother-in-law, Wilbert (Peggy) Hamstra.
A Memorial Gathering will be held March 22, 2025 from 9:30-11:00 AM at Valley Baptist Church 255 Rigg Rd., Valparaiso, with a Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 AM. Private burial of ashes will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Kouts. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Retirement Village, DeMotte, IN. Kosanke Funeral Home, Kouts entrusted with arrangements.
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