Allen Korth

Allen K. Korth, age 82 of Gladstone, MI died on Friday, May 24, 2024 at OSF Hospital. His funeral service will be held at 2PM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Mumford-Hudson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service in Otter Lake Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 11AM until the time of his service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Sierra Club,  National Audubon Society, or the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

Allen was born in Pontiac, MI on August 19, 1941 to Elmer and Annie Korth. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. After his retirement from Buick, Allen moved to the UP to build his dreamhome on Pike Lake surrounded by nature. He loved the outdoors, going on walks and hiking. He enjoyed watching and photographing the wildlife while on his hikes. Allen was a sincere and honest man and a thoughtful and caring father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kamaraimen; children: Dana Korth, Allen Korth, Jr., and Lori Phillips; grandchildren: Nicole Phillips and Kyle Korth; six great grandchildren; siblings: Judy Kontyko and Gloria and John Lenz; mother-in-law, Violet; brother-in-law, James; sister-in-law, Janis; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Garret; and brother, Charles.