Josephine Mary (McQuiston) Korb

Josephine Mary Korb, 85, of Mondovi, WI died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. She was born May 10, 1938 in rural Nelson, WI; daughter of Jacob and Josephine (Scott) McQuiston.

She graduated from Durand High School. Following high school, she attended Teachers College in Alma, WI.

On December 13, 1958 she married Leland Korb in Cochrane, WI. They lived in Alma Bluff until moving to Mondovi in 1962.

Josephine enjoyed gardening, camping, going to auctions and thrift sales where she added to her collection of cookie jars.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Korb of Mondovi, Brenda Miland of Mondovi, Jeff  Korb ( Tammy) of Mondovi, and Randy Korb (Robin) of Bayfield, CO; five grandchildren, Katherine Watts, Rose Anna Arellano, Meegan Cummings, Travis Miland, Michael Everett, and three great- grandchildren, Jonathan Miland, Karina Peniero, Alessandra Arellano; siblings, Evelyn Fluetch, Corabelle Schlesser, Eva May Golden, Richard (Sandy) McQuiston, Leroy McQuiston and Jacob (Marilyn) McQuiston; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leland; infant son; son-in-law, Steve Miland; brothers, Oliver, Lloyd, Doug, Calvin McQuiston and sisters, Goldene Fahnel and Ruby Ott.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home in Mondovi. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be 11:00 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Nelson Cemetery.

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