Jochem Cornelius 'J.C. Cornie' Kraay, 84, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born December 10, 1924 in Hollandale the son of Cornelius and Susie (Aartsen) Kraay. Jochem married Doris Larson May 22, 1943 in Clarks Grove. He then served in the US Army during World War II. After returning from his military service he farmed with his father in Hollandale. In 1956, he began farming with his brothers and formed Kraay Bros. Vegetable Farm in Owatonna. In 1978, J.C. started Tonna Heating and Cooling with his son, David. For 17years the couple made their home in Green Valley, AZ until moving back to Owatonna in 2007. J.C. was a member of the Elk''s Club and the American Legion. Throughout his life he kept his entire family at the forefront of his life. He is survived by his wife Doris Kraay of Owatonna; sons, David (and Leigh Ann) Kraay of Owatonna, Ron Kraay of Banner, WY, Tim Kraay of Fort Collins, CO; daughter, Debbie (and Kevin) Grose of Owatonna; brothers, Robert (and Till) Kraay, Jim (and Darlene) Kraay both of Owatonna; sisters, Gertie Silvis of Moraga, CA, Sue Veldman of Hollandale; grandchildren, Allan (and Michelle) Kraay of New Richland, Michelle Kraay of Sheboygen, WI, Kelly Kraay of Owatonna, Laura Johnson of Banner, WY, Monique Kraay of Blooming Prairie, Janine Rowlett of New Hope, Christyne (and David) Frye of Omaha, NE, Matthew Kraay of Omaha, NE, Joshua Grose of Menomonie, WI, Wyatt Grose of Owatonna, Chelsea Grose of Owatonna; great grandchildren, Amanda Kraay, Cody Dalton Kraay, Kierstene, Conner Logan Frye, Jacob Luke Rowlett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jochem was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Barbara Kraay and Joan Marie Kraay; son, Michael Kraay; brother, Ralph Kraay; sister, Eva Posthumus; great grandson, Aaron Kraay. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and at First Baptist Church on Monday from 9:30am to 10:30am. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church with The Reverend Cindy Halvorson officiating. Interment will be in the Clarks Grove Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Homestead Hospice House, First Baptist Church or to the donor''s choice. Visitation: 11/15/2009 13:00 11/15/2009 16:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church. 11/16/2009 10:30