Eleanor CORRIGAN

CORRIGAN Eleanor (Kreuz) Eleanor Kreuz Corrigan, 91, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Thursday, November 3, surrounded by her family. She was born, August 21, 1920, to Jacob and Melvina (Langenderfer) Kreuz, one of eleven children. Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She treasured being a daughter, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend. She attended Immaculate Conception Elementary School, Swanton High School, and Davis Business College. While at Swanton High School, she played the violin in the orchestra for four years and was a cheerleader for two years. She worked for Libbey Owens Ford for six years while she lived at the Salesian Club with several of her sisters. On November 28, 1946, Eleanor married Raymond Joseph Corrigan and together they raised eight devoted children who survive. They are Gary (Patricia) Corrigan; Raymond (Karla) Corrigan; Colleen (Richard) Pivoriunas; Maureen (Robert) St John; Kevin Corrigan; Kathleen (Dennis) Meade; Mary Ann Corrigan (Michael Walsh) and Sharon (Richard) Dubanowich. Surviving to cherish to her memory are grandchildren: Kerry (John) Wellstein, Cristin Corrigan, Brett Pivoriunas, Kimberly (Matthew) Hoffman, Michelle (Robert) Brunner, Sarah (Kyle) Sawyer, Kate Pivoriunas, Catherine (Dominic) Berardi, Marc St. John, William Jacob Corrigan, Michael St. John, Raymond, Thomas, Michael, and Colleen Meade, Killian Walsh, and Kyle, Ryan, and James Dubanowich. Great grandchildren include Jack and Claire Wellstein, Isla Brunner, Matthew Hoffman, Isabella and Liam Daniel Sawyer. Eleanor is also survived by her loving sisters Antoinette (John) O'Connor, Clavera Ramlow, Regina Ankenbrandt, brothers Norman (Ellie) Kreuz, Alvin (Charlotte) Kreuz, Robert (Jean) Kreuz, Jerome (Carol) Kreuz and brother-in-law Dr. Thomas L. Maloney; sister-in-law Mildred O'Donnell; brother-in-law, Richard O'Donnell and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins all of whom she cherished. Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond; beloved granddaughter, Shannon Pivoriunas; Also pre-deceased by family members: Agnes and Burt Parks, Mary Jane and Kelly Hughes, Veronica and Romaine Helfrich; and in-laws: Joyce Maloney, Doris and Owen Weiser, and Gerald and Theresa Corrigan. Eleanor's life revolved around the Catholic faith, family and, later, her front porch where she enjoyed her friends and neighbors. She was actively involved in Blessed Sacrament Parish where she was a member for over sixty years. Her greatest achievement was being the mother of eight loving children. Once all of her children entered school, she began a career in sales for World Book Encyclopedia which lasted over 30 years. She became Regional Director for Lucas and Monroe Counties. Eleanor believed in education and literacy. She won numerous sales awards and trips which she enjoyed with her husband Ray during their marriage of 57 years. On one such trip, she attended a sales presentation for a time share vacation home. At the end of the meeting she accepted her gift, and proceeded to sell a set of encyclopedias to the professional presenter. She was a woman ahead of her times in the sales profession. Family and friends may gather at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, on Sunday, November 13, 2011, from 2-7 p.m., where a scripture service will be held at 6 p.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be on Monday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m., at The Church of Most Blessed Sacrament, Bellevue Road, Toledo. Interment will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Raymond and Eleanor Corrigan Family Classroom Fund at Blessed Sacrament School or the donor's choice. The Corrigan family wishes to thank the care givers and friends of Eleanor and for all the support they showed to her and her family. Online condolences may be made at www.ansberg-west.com