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Corinne Olalde Obituary
Born: December 25, 1948 in Princeton, IL
Died: February 29, 2024 in Galt, Illinois
Corinne L. Olalde, 75 died Thursday February 29, 2024.
She was born on December 25, 1948 in Princeton, IL the daughter of Russell and Ellen Spencer. She married Eddie Hernandez in 1968 in Michigan. He preceded her in death in 1981. She then married Jose "Joe" Olalde in 1986 in Rock Island. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. She was employed by PNC in Polo for 20 years, retiring in 2014.
She was an amazing cook for her family, a teacher by nature, and a nurturer to all children. Her grandchildren were her life.
Survivors include her husband, Joe; her son Michael Hernandez (Helen Huett); two daughters Angela (Jeremy) James and Jennifer (Rey) Martinez; four step daughters: Joell Olalde Springman, Corinna (Lance) Eisenberg, Heather (Shon) Garza and Amanda Olalde (Jared Pettenger); 17 grandchildren: Lucas, Jarod, Krista, Dominick, Sedrick, Jeremy, Robert, June, Sawyer, Quinn, Holly, Ashton, Zoe, Elliot, Logan, Katherine, Gracelyn; 12 great grandchildren: Maiya, Kaila, Bentley, Matteo, Lenzo, Coraline, Ameri, Skylar, Kenji, Alias, Christopher and Malachi; three sisters: Pam (Jim) Meyer, Shirley (Sid) Attig and Sandy (Duane) Cordes; her brother, Russell (LuAnne) Spencer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday March 4, 2024 from 4-7 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls. The funeral will follow on Tuesday at 10 AM at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. Burial will conclude at Riverside Cemetery.
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Sandra Shamp
May 18, 2024
Oh no, I am so sorry Corinne has passed. I worked in Winding at PNC, she was my supervisor. Once I had taken half of a vacation day because my son and I had a tentative lunch date, but it ended up he couldn´t go. I told Corrine and Samantha H I wasn´t sure whether to leave anyway or just work, and when I came back from the bathroom Corrine said, "Well you´re leaving and we´re leaving with you!" We went to the Quad Cities and went to Olive Garden for lunch, went to the mall and then went gambling. She spotted each of us with $20.00. We got our pictures taken in a Photo Booth- it was one of the greatest days of my life. We did this several times afterwards. I lost touch with Corinne after we got laid-off from PNC and I had to move. She was just so sweet and so much fun! She would often bring in baked goods for us, and she talked about her family a lot. You all were her life. I am so sorry for your loss, I know you have lots of good memories. I will never forget her.
Doreen Gibson Bontz
March 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss of Corrine, Russell & Boots her parents we seen a lot of the family as kids. Step cousins such a nice person, blessings to her family.
Sandra Baker (neighbor)
March 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family. I remember her beautiful smile, and the love she had for her family. Corinne will definitely be missed.
Roberta Cutler
March 2, 2024
I worked with Corinne at PNC, and she was a lovely person! She will be missed by all who knew her, and I'm glad I got to know her!
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