Elizabeth “Betty” Korte

Elizabeth “Betty” Korte, 88, of Lebanon, IL, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born October 20, 1932, to Frank and Majorie “Jorie” (nee Garwood) Budd, in Storm Lake, IA.  She married Alan Korte in Indianola, IA on June 15, 1963.

Elizabeth was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and involved with local chapter activities.  She still read medical journals keeping up her professional credentials, as well as, corresponding with long-time patients from her years in practice.  She loved going to the “Playhouse” theatre in Lebanon, playing piano, tending to a large array of house and garden plants, and sewing.  Spending time with her grandchildren meant the world to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jorie Budd; husband, Alan Korte; son, Bruce Korte; brother, Frank Budd.

Betty is survived by her children Jennifer (Brandt) Gormley, St. Louis, MO and Jeff (Joni) Korte, Manchester, MO; grandchildren, Amber Smith, Ava (Richie Beck) Sarfaty, Seth Gormley, Maura Korte and Lana Korte; sister, Karen (Jim) Duncan; nieces and nephews, Frank Budd, John Budd, Deanna Hommer, Kristi Dierking, Wesley Duncan; numerous beloved great nieces and nephews, cherished friends and loving neighbors.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the Donor’s choice.

Memorial Visitation:  Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Carthage, IL.

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.