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Pauline Corrigan Obituary
CHATHAM - Pauline Amelia Corrigan, 82, of Chatham died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.
She was born Nov. 27, 1926, in Chatham, the daughter of Louis and Alvina Ludtke Wallner. She married Gerald Corrigan on Aug. 2, 1947; he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2003.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and a sister, Amanda Boehme.
She is survived by two daughters, Paula (Michael) Pantone of Schaumburg and Marian (Mark) Kremitzki of Springfield; four sons, Carl (Mary) Corrigan of Springfield, Gary (Lois) Corrigan of Athens, Allen (Wanda) Corrigan of Rapid City, S.D., and Edward (Karen) Corrigan of Chatham; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren (with one on the way); two sisters, Anita Bloechle of Springfield and Alberta Nation of Jacksonville; two brothers, Richard (Winnie) Wallner of Litchfield and Herman (Mary) Wallner of Fordsville, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pauline was a lifelong resident of the Chatham area. She worked at Hobbs Manufacturing on the assembly line. She was also a retired cook for the Chatham school district and was a homemaker and farm wife.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Chatham, member and past president of American Legion Auxiliary in Chatham, past 4-H leader, member and past president of Lutheran Women's League, and member of Chatham Prairie Quilters. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with her church family and grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. The body will lie in state from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chatham, with the Rev. Clarence Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pauline Corrigan
Mark Gebhardt
September 28, 2009
Paula and Ed,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. She is part of the great memories I have of High School and College.
Mary Atkinson
September 9, 2009
Paula and family,
I want to send my condolences. She was always a pleasure to talk to the few times I called. Remember all the great memories. You are in my thoughts.
Mary (Atchison)Atkinson
September 9, 2009
Karen and family,
I would like to send my condolences on the passing of your mother-in-law. My thoughts are with you.
September 8, 2009
Gary and Lois, God bless you in your time or saddness.
Frankie Brooks
Lynne Slightom
September 8, 2009
To the Family,
I would like to offer my condolences to you during this time. Please know we have always appreciated Pauline's giving nature to help others.
Sincerely,
Lynne Slightom
Central Illinois Foodbank
GHS Class of 1975
September 8, 2009
Paula and Ed,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Shepherd
September 4, 2009
To the Corrigan Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this tough time. I have many good memories of your parents, 4-H and FFA activities and our High School days. Your Mom made you all a strong family which will help you get through these times.
Loren & Vicki Baxley
September 4, 2009
We would like for your family to know that our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Don Hudson
September 4, 2009
To the Corrigan Family, (Ed and Paula),
I am sadened to see the passing of your mother, as there is no replacement for Her. I pray that all the special thoughts on this upcoming Labor Day are with you and your Mom..
Sadly,
Don Hudson
Stephanie Hoover
September 4, 2009
Gary,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Therese Bogdanovich
September 4, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, Mrs. K. Ava and I are thinking of you!
September 4, 2009
Ed and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Pauline through Amanda. What a pair! They were so fun. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Shirley Theilen
Brenda Miller & Family
September 4, 2009
Marian, Mark, Carmen, Kaitlyn, and Bubba - Please accept our deepest sympathy. We know how much Grandma Pauline ment to you all. You will be in our prayers.
Love you bunches - The Miller Family
Bonnie Ladage
September 4, 2009
What a Dear Lady,
I did Pauline's hair, and am also distantly related. One day she brought me some of her famous cinnamon rolls, and not only did we enjoy them, but she also brought back some very good memories of my Grandma, as she also used to make those wonderful rolls. That recipe has to be the same one past down. She also made me many of her special gifts at Christmas. Right now, one of her throws lays over my couch back, and it a favorite by all of us when we need a light throw.
We always discussed our blackberries, and I have some of hers in my freezer right now.
Happy all the time, worked Hard, and never complained.
I will miss her visits, she was always such a pleasure.
Bonnie Ladage
paternal grandmother was Rosa Wallner, sister to Paulines father.
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