John Cort

John Franklin Cort, 71, passed away Saturday. August 30, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday at Hope Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8pm Tuesday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
John was born July 20, 1937 to Gertrude and John Cort in Des Moines. He worked as self employed painting contractor. John attended Hope Lutheran Church. He enjoyed being at the Park Fair Senior Citizens Center. John loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, hunting and playing pool. In his younger years he loved drag racing.
John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha; his sons, Gary and Robert ; four grandsons, Devon, Nathan, Zach and Jacob; his sister, Margaret Loney; He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Herb and Tom Sr. and a sister, Pauline Fontanini.
Memorial contributions are suggested to either Hope Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
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