Susie "Corine" Tichenor

Susie “Corine” Tichenor, 95, of St. Joseph, MI passed away in her home on Wednesday-February 10, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home – 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Corine was born on January 4, 1926 in Mt. Vernon, IL, to the late George and Cora (Frost) Clark. In 1948 in Evansville, IN she married James Arthur Tichenor; he preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1999 and also her son preceded her in death - James Allen Tichenor on October 21, 2005. Corine began her career with the St. Joseph Public School system in 1958 as the part-time secretary at North Lincoln and mid-career moving to the St. Joseph High School until her retirement in 1996. She was extremely active with the Business and Professional Women’s Club and championed equal rights for all. Corine was a founding member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ and displayed a dedication and commitment from the day ground was broken until the day she passed. Corine is survived by her son John Arthur Tichenor of Tigard, OR; grandchildren – Jeff (Julia) of Gig Harbor, WA, Joel (Sarah) of Lansing, MI, Julie of South Bend, IN and Jordan of Eugene, OR; and great grandchildren – Liliana, Amira, Jonah and Tallulah. She is also preceded in death by brothers – Tom and Joe Clark and daughter-in-law Cindy Tichenor. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place on Thursday - April 1, 1:00pm, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, with Pastor David Stout officiating. Corine's final resting place will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pilgrim United Church of Christ. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com