By Jim Meridith
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      Grace Marian Korte, 89, of Highland, IL, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Iowa.

      Grace was born February 20, 1934, to Elmer and Oma (Nee Frutiger) Winter, in Highland, IL. On May 15, 1954, she married Virgil Anton Korte in Highland, IL.

      She was a member of EvUCC, Highland, IL, and served Meals on Wheels for several years. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and long vacations in Hawaii, rafting on The Grand Canyon River, and boating and skiing at Carlyle Lake. She enjoyed playing games in the backyard with all her family and loved all the many pets they had over the years, and she loved playing with her two great-grandchildren, Anton, and Brea.

      Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Oma Winter; husband, Virgil Anton Korte, in 2005; sister, Frances Margy Metcalf; half-brother, Elam Frutiger.

      She is survived by her children, Sheri (John) Cunningham, Prole, IA, Scott (Jeannie) Korte, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Andrea (Sean) Gleason, Josh (Sarah) Cunningham, Nisa (Jason) Schmitz, Danny Korte; great-grandchildren, Anton Schmitz, Brea Schmitz; sister, Ramona Eve Perfetti, Highland, IL

      Memorials may be made to Highland Animal Shelter or Highland Area Christian Service Ministry.

      Services are private.

      Interment: Highland City Cemetery.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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    1. Tony Winter / December 28, 2023 at 5:40 am

      Sorry for your loss, the last I knew about Gracie she lived down here in Highland. I see Mona once a while here in town. Again, sorry for your loss but we are still family

    2. Carol Hundsdorfer / December 28, 2023 at 11:25 am

      I went all through school with Grace. She was a fun person to chum around with. Virgil and Grace were a perfect pair. I know she really loved her pets. Sorry for your loss.

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