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Corinne Jeannine Schillings

Homewood, Illinois

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Corinne Jeannine Schillings, 26 of Arlington, VA., formerly of Homewood, born July 1, 1977, died March 6 in Baltimore, MD. Loving daughter of Denny and Karen, nee Krek, Schillings of Homewood; devoted sister of Denise Schillings of Chicago; cherished granddaughter of Mary Lucille Shillings Cox of Mt. Carmel, IL. and Jeannine Krek of West Bend, WI; fond niece of Raymond (Gayle) Krek of Jefferson, WI, and Carol (Steven) Demler of West Bend, WI. She had seven cousins. Corinne was a Silver Award Girl Scout and a Marian Medal Girl Scout. Graduate of Homewood Flossmoor High School in 1995 and received her B.A. in Italian Studies from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN in 1999 where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Currently an employee of the Cato Institute in Washington, DC. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood and funeral mass 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood. In lieu of flowers, small potted evergreen shrubs may be brought to the funeral home for future planting in the Homewood area or contributions to the Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation, c/o Premiere Bank, 320 S. Center Ave., Jefferson, WI 53549 would be appreciated. 708-798-5300.

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Denny, Karen & Denise,

I can't thing of anything else to say but I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers were answered when she was found, and how beautiful she was. It seems like just yesterday that Corinne, Denise and I we were laying on the couch watching movies, eating popcorn (and Cotton licking our feet). I will always cherish the time I spent with Corinne and will keep the memories in my heart forever. May she look down on the three of you and watch over you and keep you...

As a surviving passenger, not a minute goes by that I don't think of Corinne. I so vividly remember her from that day. She'll be in my thoughts and prayers for the rest of my life. My deepest and most heart-felt sympathies go out to her family and friends. God Bless.

Dear Karen, Denny & Denise,
Please remember that many warm thoughts and prayers are with you. The Angel on your shoulder - now has a name and her love will surround you eternally. God Bless and keep you all safe and Special Prayers for Corinne.

Although I didn't know Corinne, your loss has touched me so and I want to extend my deepest sympathy. My son and Andrew played basketball for Vienna Youth; Ed Roccella was his coach and my parents lived in Glenwood/Homewood area so this tragedy has struck home for me. My heart truly aches and breaks for you and the Roccella family.

Our Deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schillings, and Denise,
We have known Corinne for four years as she dated Andrew. She has been to our house several times and we loved her as we did Andrew. She was a lovely young woman and fun to be with. I'm glad that God gave us this time to meet her.
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you always.
Sincerely,
Ferdinando and Lois Rao

My deepest condolences to Corinne's dear family and friends for the loss of such a shining light. My thoughts will be with you all for a very long time.

I have known your family as long as I have lived in Homewood. Corinne was a close friend through our musical obsession in junior high, years together in Girl Scouts, French exchange students, a trip to France and many other times. While our lives took us in different directions as we grew older, she is still a cherished part of my life and it is hard to comprehend that she is gone. Mr. Schillings, Mrs. Schillings, and Denise - each of you is also part of my memories and continue to be part of...

Corinne was such a sweetie and could always make me laugh. I still remember how in 6th grade Corinne, Robin and I would rotate sleeping over at eachother's houses and watching "Stand By Me" every single Friday night...I don't know exactly why we did this, but it was good times :) Corinne had an energy inside her that was contagious and I know she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Mr. Schillings, Mrs. Schillings, and Denise...I am thinking of you.