William L. Corrigan Obituary (1937 - 2017)

William L. Corrigan, 80, of Pontiac, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Accolade Healthcare in Pontiac. Services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac with Father David Sabel officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. He will be laid to rest in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Odell next to his beloved aunts, Louise and Mary Sanford, with a private graveside service at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. William was born February 16, 1937 in Streator, IL to Frank and Marie (McDonald) Corrigan. He is survived by his former wife, Rosemarie Corrigan of Pontiac, IL; five children, Anne Marie (Mitch) Cunningham of Amhurst Junction, WI, Michael (Kelly) Corrigan of Pontiac, IL, Larry (Traci) Corrigan of Clarksville, TN, David Corrigan of Georgetown, IL, and Robert (Alicia) Corrigan of Clarksville, TN; one brother, Edward Corrigan of Pontiac, IL; two sisters, Betty (Don) Sargent of Cape Girardeau, MO and Diane Coons of Stoughton, WI; 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. William spent the early years of his life in the Odell area and attended Odell schools. He worked for many years as a Thoroughbred Race Horse Owner and Trainer at various race courses across Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. He also worked for most of his life a s a Livestock Trader in Central Illinois. He will be greatly missed. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pontiac. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.