Virjean “Jean” Margaret Kort
Jean was born August 12, 1932, in Marshfield, WI to Jacob and Theresa (Bauer) Wolf. She graduated from Marshfield High School in 1950 and went to UW-Madison where she graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1953. Jean married John A. Kort, a pharmacist of Shawano, WI, in December of 1954. She worked for the V.A. hospital in Madison until 1959 when she and John moved to Adams and purchased Goggin Drug Store and Hotel Adams (later Adams Hotel Apartments).
While in Adams, Jean trained Nurses Aide students at Adams County Memorial Hospital and ran Hotel Adams until 1987 when she and John sold the businesses and retired to Grand Rapids. Jean enjoyed antiques, gardening, sitting in the sunshine reading English history, traveling to historic sites, and lively discussions and afternoon tea with her friends. She was known for her generosity and her love of spoiling her grandchildren.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, John; a brother, Edward (Luella) Wolf; and two sisters: Sylvia (Elmer) Meyer and Theresa (Donald) Hoffman.
She is survived by two sons: Michael and John (Jody) Kort; four grandchildren: Joshua (Kelsey) Kort, Jacob (Sarah) Kort, Jordan Kort, and Jarrett Kort; six great-grandchildren; sisters: Luetta Wolf and Joan Wolf; and brother, Richard (Sunny) Wolf.
Life service arrangements will be made at Roseberry’s Funeral Home & Crematory at a future time.
Mike so sorry for you loss. Just know she is in a better place with no more pain. My sincere condolences to you all.
Sincere condolences to her family. We remember Goggin drug store as an icon in the community. Comfort and prayers for her family …
Deep Condolences Jean was a great friend our Prayer with you Harvey and Bev Wagner
we lost a classy women from a better age, we are the less for this. hard to replace a gem.
Mike, John and family
What a great friend through so many years. Lots of laughter and some deep discussions….OK, kind of deep discussions 😊. love and thoughts,
Myrna and Bob Garnett
Love and hugs at this time for all of you.
Mike and all of Jean’s family
What a loss of such a sweet lady…….I was saddened to see this. I remember when I worked at Goggins (so many years ago) and your Mom would come in for a visit…..such nice visits we had. Much later I would run into you (Mike) and your Mom in Rapids and we always had time for a short visit then. Your Mom is now with your Dad once again!!! Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. God Bless your family………hugs to you all
She was always so nice..heartbreaking for you..hugs
Mike, John & Jody,
Uncle Ross & Aunt Mary send our deepest condolences in your loss of Jean. Prayers for all to be this time if grieving. Hugs & Love.