Eileen R. “Rosie” Korte, age 92 of Highland, IL, died Monday, October 16, 2023, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.
She was born on Saturday, April 18, 1931, in Pierron, IL, the daughter of Wallace and Irene (nee Jakel) Gibbs.
She was a member of Woodmen of the World, Highland Camp #105; Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post #5694; and Auxiliary to American Legion Lee Iten Post #439.
Eileen was born in Pierron, IL. Her family moved to Marine, IL when she was 9 years old. As a young girl, she had worked at the Highland Clock factory. After her second marriage, she moved to St. Jacob, IL. She worked at many local restaurants and at Highland Manor Nursing Home in the kitchen. She and her husband worked at Korte Construction for many years. Rosie taught Sunday School for many years at the E & R Church in Highland, IL. She enjoyed scrapbooking, working puzzles, creative writing and she collected antique blue glass dinnerware.
Survivors include:
Daughter – Joan E. (Raymond) Hric, Festus, MO
Grandchild – Mike (Lindsey) Hart, Trenton, IL
Grandchild – Adam J. Hart, Pierron, IL
Grandchild – Amie J. (Steve) Albers, Imperial, MO
Grandchild – Robert Evans, Jr., MS
Grandchild – Trevor Evans, MS
Grandchild – Cory Evans, MS
Great Grandchild – Mikalyn (Michael) Marburger
Great Grandchild – Madisyn Hart
Great Grandchild – Maya Albers
Great Grandchild – Nolan Albers
Great Grandchild – Travis Hart
Great Grandchild – Emma Hart
Great Grandchild – Iris Hart
Nieces and Nephews – Many
She was preceded in death by:
Father – Wallace “Irish” Gibbs
Mother – Irene Esther Gibbs-Clayton, nee Jakel – Died 8/24/1986
Step Father – Herbert K. Clayton – Died 1980
First Husband – Samuel E. Douglas – Died 8/20/1965
Second Husband – Raymond F. Korte – Died 9/10/2010
Daughter – Sandra June Evans – Died 12/13/2009
Son-In-Law – Robert Evans
Grandchild – Bryan Patrick Evans
Sister – Dorothy D. Baird
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Private Graveside Service will be at 12:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL, with Rev. William E. Kapp, pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL, officiating.
Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Foundation or Highland Area Community Service Ministry (Food Pantry).
