Hyun Sook Kim, 77, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 in her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1935 in Sunchun, Korea to Bong Oh and Soon Bin (Kang) Kim.

She married Chong Yol Kim on Oct. 14, 1955 in Seoul, Korea. He survives along with her son Daniel K. (MiSook) Kim of Ridgeland, MS; daughter Ruth Y. (John) Park of Fond du Lac, WI; grandchildren Hannah S. (Andrew) Kim of Atlanta, GA, 1st Lt. Ryan J. Kim, currently serving in Afghanistan, Rebecca E. Kim of Austin, TX, Andrew Park of Fond du Lac, WI; her mother; three brothers SaeKeun (Ok Sil) Kim of Warner Springs, CA, YooKeun (Wha Ok) Kim of Knoxville, TN, and HaeKeun (Moon Ju) Kim of Taegu, South Korea.
She was preceded in death by her father Bong Oh Kim and two brothers, Hyun Keun and Yong Keun.
Grandma Kim, as she was lovingly called by many, was a refugee during the Korean Conflict escorting her 5 younger brothers (ages 12 - 2 yrs) from the North to the South in 1950. She graduated from Kyung Nam Girls High School in Pusan, Korea and Han Kook Education College in Seoul with a degree in pre-school education. In 1963, she immigrated with her husband and children to the United States, ultimately settling in Elkhart, where she resided for over 45 years. With her devout faith as her guide, she lived and worked fearlessly and tirelessly to spread goodwill and understanding in the community. She served many years as a volunteer at the Salvation Army, East Lake Nursing Home, and His Helping Hand of Zion Missionary Church.

In 1977, she was one of the pioneers in forming the Michiana Korean Church where she served as a Senior Deacon until her death. As part of the Church's outreach, her mission was to assist and guide the settlement of Korean newcomers in the area. Her quick smile and helping hand will be missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Friday, April 19, 2013 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. There will also be one hour of calling prior to the 5:00 pm funeral service on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Michiana Korean Church, 29400 CR 10, Elkhart, Indiana 46514. A private burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
In her memory, donations may be made to the Michiana Korean Church. Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.