Felicitas R. "Felix" Korte

Felicitas R. "Felix" Korte, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born December 16, 1923, in Saint Jacob, IL, the daughter of Edward A. and Phillipina "Bena" (nee Fohne) Mersinger. On September 10, 1947, she married Alfred J. "Al" Korte who passed away on July 17, 1998. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of the former Daughters of Isabella; Former member of St. Anne Altar Society. Felix was born southwest of St. Jacob on the family farm off of Route 4. She grew up there and attended Black Jack County School. She briefly worked at Wicks Organ Company. Following her marriage she worked at home, then helped her husband with Korte-Richter Meat Processing, they opened in 1969. It is now operated by her son as Korte Meats. She has been in the same Rummy Card Club since the early 1970's. She did a lot of Community Volunteer work, a Meals on Wheels driver, and helped with Daughters of Isabella activites. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include : Son - David E. (Therese M.) Korte, Highland, IL Daughter - Diane M. (David) Schwind, Glen Carbon, IL Daughter - Sue A. (William "Marty") Wilson, Highland, IL Grandchild - Shandy L. (Gerald) Klein, Glen Carbon, IL Grandchild - Shawn A. (Shannon) Hogg, Highland, IL Grandchild - Amy L. (Jason) Koerkenmeier, Highland, IL Grandchild - Anita M. (Rob) Zbinden, St. Jacob, IL Grandchild - Katie M. Schwind, Waimea, HI Grandchild - Shelby L. (Chad) Bartoszkiewicz, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Mike M. (wife Beth Rapoff) Wilson, Granite City, IL Grandchild - Kyle D. (Amanda) Korte, Highland, IL Grandchild - Matthew D. Schwind, Kissligg, Germany Great Grandchild - Nathan Klein Great Grandchild - Joshua Klein Great Grandchild - Syler Hogg Great Grandchild - Shayden Hogg Great Grandchild - Sayde Hogg Great Grandchild - Finn Wilson Great Grandchild - Charlotte Wilson Great Grandchild - Kyler Koerkenmeier Great Grandchild - Kendyl Koerkenmeier Great Grandchild - Kira Bartoszkiewicz Great Grandchild - Khloe Bartoszkiewicz Great Grandchild - Brittin Korte Great Grandchild - Landry Korte Great Grandchild - Landon McKinnon Great Grandchild - Jayna Zbinden Great Grandchild - Dexter Zbinden She was preceded in death by : Father - Edward A. Mersinger Mother - Phillipina "Bena" Mersinger nee Fohne Husband - Alfred J. "Al" Korte died 7/17/1998 Brother - Emil F. Mersinger died 10/29/2006 Brother - Lawrence G. Mersinger died 12/16/1983 Brother - Clarence E. Mersinger died 6/21/2009 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Father Scott A. Snider officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul School Education Foundation; Hospice of Southern IL; or St. Joseph Hospital Foundation.

Felicitas R. "Felix" Korte

December 16, 1923 - May 17, 2015