Betty Korthuis

Betty Korthuis, age 90, of Granite Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Monday, October 19, 2026 at Avera Granite Falls Hospital. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Granite Falls Lutheran Church in Granite Falls. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Betty Joan Korthuis was born on June 10, 1936, in Yale, Michigan. She was the daughter of Fred and Yvonne (Grymonprez) Champine. Betty attended school in Harrison Township which is right outside of Mount Clemens, Michigan. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith in Yale, Michigan.

Betty’s roller-skating partner was a soldier stationed in Mount Clemens, Vern Korthuis. They were married on June 6, 1953 in Mount Clemens. Vern was stationed in Germany, and Betty joined him there shortly after and enjoyed her time abroad. After returning home, they lived in Michigan before moving to Minnesota.

Betty enjoyed raising her children and supporting her husband in his jewelry business. For a short period of time, she was employed by Firefly Creek Casino and enjoyed the time she spent there. Betty loved watching the grandkids and hosting family and friends at the lake cabin. Her sweet, loving and determined personality will be greatly missed.

Betty is survived by her husband of 73 years, Vern Korthuis; their children, John (Kathy) Korthuis of Granite Falls, Michele (Alan) Zempel of Granite Falls, Vicki (Todd) Reishus of Granite Falls, Betty Kay (Karl) Pfaff of Granite Falls, Julie (Tim) Martins of Wind Lake, WI; grandchildren, Nicole Zempel and her son Noah; Angie (Dave) Knollenberg and their children Tyson and Kylie (Gavin); Brent (Meredith) Zempel and their children Max and Mercedes; Alisha (Brad) Handeland and their children Grace, Ava and Kipton; Trisha (Cole) Massmann and their children Brody, Brett, Aurora, Aubrey and Austen; Cassie (Josh) Helgeson and their children Kason, Rylan, Hudson, and Sutton; Marci (Tom) Doyle and their daughter Addison; Alissa (Dusty) Kerkhoff and their daughter Daisy; Ryan (Taryn) Reishus, Erica Martins and Tyler Martins; more great-grandchildren on the way, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Yvonne Champine; brother, Fred “Fritz” Champine; infant sibling; great-granddaughter Alexa Jo.