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Corey Walgren Obituary

Corey Patrick Walgren, age 16, a resident of Naperville, IL, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2017. He was born on February 5, 2000 in Laguna Beach, CA. Corey is survived by his loving parents, Doug and Maureen Walgren; his brother, Joshua and sister, Shannon; his grandparents, Nancy and John Cultra, Harold and Leanne Walgren; his aunts and uncles, John (Victoria) Cultra, Dan (Mindy) Cultra, Molly (Steve) Wright, Scott (Chris) Walgren, Kim (Bob) Marzullo and Brad (Victoria) Walgren; his cousins, Jack, Bret, Ryan and Julia Cultra, Evelyn, Fiona and Van Cultra, Lindsey, Ashley and Will Wright, Alicia and Savannah Sanhueza, Emma and Ben Walgren and Ellie Whiteman; as well as many extended family members, good friends and his four legged companion, Allie, he lovingly called "Borbidge". Corey was a gentle soul with a big heart. A talented athlete, Corey was a fierce but fair competitor. He began playing hockey at an early age and was currently a defenseman on the Naperville North Huskies Hockey Club. Corey also loved fishing and was a member of the Naperville North Bass Fishing Club. His smile and laugh were infectious and his personality filled a room. Everywhere he went he was surrounded by the love of his family, friends, classmates and his hockey family. He will be deeply missed. For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Corey's life, memorials to the Walgren Family through www.youcaring.com would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2:00 until 9:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. All are welcome to gather for the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 20, 10:00 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville. A reception will follow at the church. A private family interment will be held later. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by Naperville Sun from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2017.

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Dan Ford Jr

September 13, 2017

To Corey's Family, Friends, and Schoolmates, I didn't know Corey or his family, but I am so sorry to read/hear about his death via the internet. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wendy & Gerry Reichelderfer

May 26, 2017

Dear Walgren Family.... we heard about your story concerning Cory on the ABC World News. It really made an impact on our hearts in an unusual way, and we are so very sorry for your loss.

Comfort to offer you by way of words is hard to come by. Allow us to say that we pray that the Lord has become your Strength, as He is ALWAYS good.... even when we can't understand His reasons.

We can't shake the feeling that perhaps you know what we mean.
Peace be with you, you are all in our hearts ~~

Gina Marie Urizar

May 24, 2017

Sending prayers to the Walgren family. I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. May Corey's spirit remain in your heart always.

Jill Curry

May 24, 2017

I am so devastated to learn about Corey's death. I read about him online...I did not know Corey, nor the family, but as a Mom and fellow citizen on this planet, I cannot imagine the grief the family is going through. I am so very very sorry you have this sadness in your life. Praying for healing for you.

John Wells

May 23, 2017

so sorry for your loss. I read the story and got so upset. May he rest in peace and may your family turn this tragedy into something great that Corey would love from the Heavens above. My families prayers are with you

March 6, 2017

Not a day has gone by where I haven't kept Corey in my heart. His smile is something that I will think of everyday, and I will always feel him right besides me on the ice. To the Walgren family, we are still all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Corey.

Kari Adamek

February 3, 2017

Oh Corey. What a wonderful young man. Corey and my son, Dylan, were good friends. Corey would come over to our house to hangout with Dylan-and, sometimes spend the night. He always had a smile on his face and was very respectful to me and my family. One time, we were all joking together...Corey had me laughing so hard that I was crying! And, he could barely breathe himself! He had a great sense of humor and always brightened up any room that he was in. I'm so sorry for his loss. Mr. and Mrs. Walgren-words can't even express my condolences for you and your large family. All of Corey's friends-we will never forget. God gave us an Angel-and, eventhough He now has him back-we can thank God for the full 16 years that we were blessed to have Corey. Praying non-stop. Bless all of your hearts.

January 20, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Lance Allen

January 19, 2017

I missed playing 100's of games of ball in the back park with Corey and all of the kids as well as watching North hockey games when I could. Corey was always excited to be playing sports. Great kid!

January 18, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 17, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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Michael McDonnell

January 17, 2017

Our thoughts are with the family. May great memories sustain you.

Michael McDonnell
California

Steve & Kelly Burtar

January 15, 2017

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walgren and family,

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. From our hockey family to yours...

Steve and Kelly Burtar
Joliet Jaguars

January 15, 2017

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us.
Watch over all of us Corey you can do that now.
Gloria Dumas

LISA Kapicak

January 15, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Walgren, family and friends of Corey,
Our family is saddened to hear of your loss. From our hockey famIly to yours, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Lisa Kapicak, NCHS Redhawk Hockey 2008-2015

Lynette Christenson

January 14, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. you are all in my thoughts and prayers❤

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

1450 Green Trails Dr., Naperville, IL

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