Mark R. Korson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mark Korson, father of five, grandfather of one, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the age of 59. Mark was born on May 14th, 1960 in Traverse City to Raymond and Dorothy (Popp) Korson. He attended school in Elk Rapids, where he graduated and went on to become a master fabricator by trade. He worked as the welding shop supervisor at Team Elmer’s for the last 13 years. On October 13th, 1990 he married Paula Jean Guston. Mark and Paula were a match made in heaven that was sent down to share their love with everyone they came across. Together they had five boys, Juston, Ethan (fiancee Monica), Logan, Dylan, and Quentin, who all grew up into such fine men. Mark had a passion for the outdoors. He was a skilled hunter, avid camper, and four-wheeler. He enjoyed reading westerns, pig-roasts and spending Sunday afternoons watching Nascar. But most of all, he loved his amazing family. He was a bear of a man with the strength of a lion and heart of a lamb. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Paula, his father Ray Korson, and his sister Betty Send. He is survived by his five sons, his granddaughter Kadence, brother Matt (Mary) Korson, sister Angela (David) Siegrist, sister Raymona Korson, sister Bonnie (Phil) Babcock, sister Deborah (Neal) Shelagowski, brother Luke (Eva) Korson, cousin Denise Groesser, and his significant other Wendy Craft as well as numerous nieces & nephews, cousins and close friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16th from 4-8 p.m. (7 p.m. Rosary). Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17th at 11:00 a.m. with a brief visitation at 10:00 a.m. All services will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Rd, Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that donations be made to the Mark Korson Grandchildren Fund, made out to Kalkaska Funeral Home. Arrangements are being handled by Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Mark R. Korson

May 14, 1960 - January 11, 2020