Jeannette M. Corrigan Obituary (1926 - 2017)

Jeannette Marie Corrigan, 91, of Pontiac, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:37 p.m. at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac with Father David Sabel officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pontiac. Visitation will be Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Jeannette was born June 15, 1926 in Pontiac, IL to Ernest and Amanda (Von Kanel) Crego. She married Emmett Michael Corrigan on June 16, 1947 in Dwight, IL. He passed away on August 18, 1987. She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Richard) McMunn of Hamden, CT, Sharon Corrigan of Flanagan, IL, and Karen (Lawrence) Chapman of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren, Shannon McMunn of Hamden, CT, Meaghan (Evan) Wargo of East Amherst, NY, and Michael (Nicole) Corrigan of Flanagan, IL; great granddaughters, Isla Wargo and Rilyn Corrigan. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Norman Crego and Roland Crego; and one granddaughter, Erin McMunn. Jeannette attended Pontiac Grade School, Pontiac Township High School and received an Accounting Degree from Gallagher Business School. Jeannette worked at Dwight VA Hospital for six years, Dwight Correctional Center for one year, Fox Children's Center for 5 years, and Pontiac Correctional Center in accounting and acting business manager for 21 years. Jeannette worked as a receptionist at Evenglow Lodge for 11 1/2 years and sold Avon for 15 years. She volunteered at St. James Hospital for over 20 years. Jeannette was a past organist at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a member of Perpetual Adoration for 25 years. Jeannette was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. James Hospital Auxiliary Board, Women's Guild of St. Mary's, Past Regent with the Daughters of Isabella, American Legion Auxiliary, Relay for Life and an election judge. Jeannette was ahead of the times in the early 60's balancing a full time career, raising 3 daughters, and offering many acts of assistance and kindness to anyone in need. Her mantra to her daughters was "always give it the best you got" and she certainly reciprocated this credo in all she did. Jeannette's life was centered on her daughters, grandchildren, and great granddaughters. She was a warm, caring, generous person who was accepting and supportive of most everyone she knew. Jeannette had a vibrant personality and an infectious sense of humor. While she created and fostered strong independent daughters, each felt their Mother was also their very best friend. Upon meeting her husband, she converted to Catholicism. She fully embraced her new religion. Her faith and devotion to God and her Church continued to increase throughout the years. During her last hours she reassured her daughters "I am not afraid". She knew she would pass to a new and wonderful life and place. Jeannette was surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law who held her hands during the last moments while 3 month old Rilyn peacefully slept in the arms of her parents. Jeannette will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Mary's Catholic Grade School. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.