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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 28, 1932, page 1
"Lyle"

The funeral of Fred Korthase was held Saturday afternoon in the Lyle gym, the services being conducted by Rev. McAbee. Mr. Korthase was a native of Germany, having been born in that country 67 years ago. He is survived by his widow, three sons and several grandchildren, and many friends. He was an employee of the S.P. & S. railroad for many years, and worked at Wishram until sickness compelled him to give up work Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 29, 1932, page 3

FRED KORTHASE

Mr. Fred Korthase, for nearly twenty years a resident of Lyle, known and respected by a large number here, was born in Germany, Sept. 25, 1864 and passed away in Portland July 20th.
While still a young lad he came to this country and back in Illinois began training in the trade of blacksmith, which vocation he followed faithfully for over fifty years.
In 1888 he was united in marriage to Emily Gurrard in Illinois. Three children were born to this union; Clarence Korthase, of Goldendale, Wn., Joe Korthase, of Lyle, Wn.; and James Korthase of Crescent City, Calif., all of whom survive.
Moving with his family from Illinois Mr. Korthase maintained a shop in Michigan for a time and then in 1906 came west to Washington setting up a shop in Aberdeen. Seven years later he brought his family to Lyle where they have resided ever since. In 1917 Mr. Korthase took work with the S.P. & S. railroad, which took him much of the time to their shops at Wishram. He was still in the employee of the railroad when the heart malady became aggravated which necessitated his coming home several weeks ago. Gradually this condition became worse, and in spite of the thoughtful ministry of kind hands and medical skills he passed away Wednesday, July 20th, at the St. Vincents hospital in Portland. He was in the sixty-seventh year at the time of his death.
As a boy Mr. Korthase had been confirmed in the Lutheran church and until a few years ago when his hours of work prevented, used to frequently enjoy the services together with his wife at the little local church in Lyle. He was a member in good standing of the Modern Woodmen and also of the Order of Railroad Employees.
Mr. Korthase was the last of his own generation of his family to go. He in turn leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, Mrs. Fred Korthase, of Lyle, the three sons previously mentioned and their children and many friends who remember him as a fine old tradesman and workman and an honest neighbor and friend.
Funeral services were held at the Lyle gymnasium, Saturday afternoon, July 23rd with Rev. E. W. McAbee officiating. Interment was in the Lyle cemetery.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 28, 1932, page 2

OBITUARY

Fred Korthase, for nearly twenty years a resident of Lyle, known and respected by a large number here, was born in Germany, September 25, 1864.
While still a young lad he came to this country and back in Illinois began training in the trade of blacksmith, which vocation he followed faithfully for over fifty years.
In 1888 he was united in marriage to Emily Gurrard in Illinois. Three children were born to this union: Clarence Korthase, of Goldendale; Joe Korthase of Lyle; and James Korthase, of Crescent City, California, all of whom survive the father.
Moving with his family from Illinois, Mr. Korthase maintained a shop in Michigan for a time and then in 1906 came west to Washington, setting up a shop in Aberdeen. Seven years later he brought his family to Lyle, where they have resided ever since. In 1917 Mr. Korthase took work with the S.P. & S. Ry., which took him much of the time to their shops at Wishram. He was still in the employee of the railroad when the heart malady became aggravated which necessitated his coming home several weeks ago. Gradually this condition became worse, and in spite of the thoughtful ministry of kind hands and medical skills he passed away Wednesday of last week, July 20, at St. Vincents Hospital in Portland. He was in his sixty-seventh year at the time of his death.
As a boy, Mr. Korthase had been confirmed in the Lutheran church and until a few years ago when his hours of work prevented, used to frequently enjoy the services together with his wife at the little local church in Lyle. He was a member in good standing of the Modern Woodmen and also of the Order of Railroad Employees.
Mr. Korthase was the last of his own generation of his family to go. He in turn leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, Mrs. Fred Korthase, of Lyle, the three sons previously mentioned and their children: F_____ Pearl and Frederick, children of Clarence Korthase, of Goldendale, and Audrey and Joyce, children of James Korthase, of Crecent City, beside these are many friends who remember him as a fine old tradesman and workman and an honest neighbor and friend.
Funeral services were held at the Lyle Gymnasium, Reverend McAbee officiating, Saturday afternoon, July 23, at 2:00 o'clock. Interment was in the Lyle cemetery.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 28, 1932, page 2
"County News"

The many friends of Fred Korthase were grieved to learn of his passing away last Wednesday evening at St. Vincents hospital in Portland, where he had been taken a few days previous for treatment. He had been ill for several months. While his condition was known to be serious, there was still hope for improvement. The funeral was held at Lyle Saturday and was attended by a large number of Wishram friends. He had been in the employ of the S.P. & S. for seventeen years and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. The many beautiful floral offerings were mute testimony of the high esteem in which he was held. Interment was at the Lyle cemetery.