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Margaret M. Korth

Margaret M. Korth

Margaret M. Korth

Margaret Korth

RANDOLPH — Margaret M. Korth, 92, Randolph, died peacefully May 12, 2025, at the Osmond Hospital, Osmond, while on Hospice care.

Mass of Christian Burial was May 19 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph, with the Rev. David Korth officiating.

Burial was at St. Frances Cemetery. Randolph. Visitation and a vigil service were Sunday, at church. Visitation continued Monday morning prior to the Mass. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. Margaret Mary was born March 27, 1933, in Hartington, the youngest of 12 children to Peter and Mary (Meyer) Gubbels. She grew up four miles west of Hartington. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School at the age of 16. Margaret received her Teacher Training Certificate and taught for three years. Margaret married Leonard “Butch” Korth April 20, 1953. They farmed northeast of Randolph for 59 years, and had seven children.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a member of St. Jane Frances Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers for over 50 years. She was an active member of the Omaha Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, serving on the Board for 10 years. She was also a member of the Serra Club of Norfolk. She was generous to many Catholic organizations.

After Leonard passed July 2, 2012, she married Neil Bloomquist Oct. 10, 2015, at the age of 82. They enjoyed seven wonderful years together before Neil died.

Margaret worked very hard to provide for her family, gardening, canning, baking, sewing and cleaning chickens. But she also loved to dance, travel, visit relatives, golf, bowl and play cards.

Margaret is survived by her six children and spouses, Russell Korth and friend, Koni, Denton; Dr. Karen Korth and Greg, Crofton; Mike (Deb) Korth, Randolph; Susan (Troy) Krupicka, Omaha; Mark (Karla) Korth, Randolph; Fr. David Korth, Omaha; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven step children; and 16 step grandchildren. She also loved hosting two foreign exchange students.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; infant son, Kevin; husband, Neil; 11 siblings, Casper Gubbels, Veronica Neuhalfen, Ray Gubbels, Cy Gubbels, Irene Solberg, Dorothy Gubbels, Louis “Doc” Gubbels, Francis Gubbels, Marie Lammers, Martin Gubbels and Deloris Nissen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cardinal Kids Learning Center, Randolph, NE, or CUES School System, Omaha, NE.

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