Mildred A. Korth

NORFOLK – Funeral service for Mildred A. Korth, 92, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church, Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Reverend Mike Moreno. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, also at Christ Lutheran Church, Norfolk. Mildred entered the heavenly gates, passing away on March 8, 2023 at Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Mildred was born on March 3, 1931 in Norfolk to William and Minnie (Carstens) Vyhlidal, she was the second of five children. She attended District 10 Pierce Country School till the 8th Grade. Mildred married Lorlan D. Korth on July 3, 1953 in Yankton, South Dakota. They were married for 36 years before Lorlan’s passing on February 28, 1989. To this reunion they were blessed with 5 daughters. Mildred was a devoted member of Christ Lutheran Church since 1955 and Ladies Circle in her younger years. Mildred spent over 30 years working in housekeeping at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Norfolk. She still recalled the friendships she shared with so many. Her fondest memories will be those shared with all her family which she treasured so much and the evenings of bingo with her friend and driver Marie Haferman. Mildred loved attending the grandchildren’s sporting events and their visits to her at Bel-Air. Mildred was a member of the Braille organization as well as a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Those left to treasure those memories and keep her love alive are Deb Wiechman of Papillion, Audrey (Kelly) Miller, Kathy (James) Cunningham, Lori (Kevin) Svoboda all of Norfolk, Kristi (Larry) Childress of Colorado Springs, 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, brother Willard Vyhlidal, sister Carol (Bill) Liebsack, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her spouse Lorlan, parents William and Minnie, brothers Jerry, Dennis, and sister-in-law Ruby Vyhlidal. Casket bearers will be (grandsons) Josh Wiechman, Seth Wiechman, Jared Cunningham, Caleb Svoboda, Colby Svoboda, and Matthew Childress. Honorary casket bearers will be (granddaughters) Stephanie Dagel, Melanie Fierro, Shauna Randall, Jenna Gordon, Alissa Hilliges and Jessica Swift. The organist will be Starla Landkamer and soloist Ann Henny singing “I’m But A Stranger Here”, and “Lord’s Prayer” congregational hymns “Amazing Grace”, “How Great Thou Art”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” . The family is truly grateful for all the loving care given to our 'Silly Millie' at Heritage of Bel-Air for the last 6 years. The love they gave to our Sweet Mama will be forever treasured and missed, but what a glorious reunion she is having with Lorlan. Heritage of Bel-Air you are a class act of dignity in life. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Mildred A. Korth

March 3, 1931 - March 8, 2023