Susie's Memory Wall
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I was privileged to attend worship and help in the kitchen at Pilgrim UCC with Corine for 29 years! Always a story to go along with our busy, working hands! I borrowed her yellow bonnet two years ago to wear to a Kentucky Derby party...it was the best! She was a gem and will be missed!❤
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Sheila⁸ Mayne
March 9th, 2021 at 4:09pm
I always knew her as Corine and in BPW she was a legend. When I was president of the organization, she always told me that I did a good job and always gave me a pat on the back. That really made me feel good and I knew that if I got her seal of approval, I was doing it right.
Sue Oser
BPW/MI Past president
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Susan Oser
March 2nd, 2021 at 9:48pm
My name is Lance Richmond, a fellow member of Pilgrim Church. I am so sorry for your lose. I always enjoyed talking to Corine after church. She had such a sharp mind and great memory and told me many interesting stories. An amazing women! I will really miss her. My condolences to all of you. Sincerely, Lance
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Lance Richmond
February 24th, 2021 at 2:55pm
Just a little story from the moment I learned of mom’s passing
There is a song from the mid 80’s by a group named a-ha called “Take on Me”. I loved this song when I first heard/saw it on MTV so long ago. A few years ago I made a public comment when I first heard this ( https://youtu.be/-xKM3mGt2pE ) VH1 Slowed down version and shared it with everyone I knew.
Today, this song has a new meaning, and a much deeper meaning. February 10, 2021 alone at work I was listening to this as I finished my workday. Then came a phone call from Jeff, then the Medical Examiner’s office ((2200 miles away)) to tell me that my 95 year old mother had passed away. The last time I visited her, nearly 2 years ago I was streaming this video through her TV while working on "Stuff". She heard it from another room, came in sat down and asked me to start it over. At 93 years old she "Got It", “She Felt It” and as her tears streamed down her cheeks so did mine. By this time in her life, she had buried a husband of 50 years, buried a son at 52 taken by pancreatic cancer. I don't know what she was thinking as she listened, but it had a deep impact on her. After the phone call on 2/10/2021, I turned my office lights off, closed the door, sat down and started it over. Somehow, I felt we connected one last time. The power of music in our lives. We will never truly be aware of the far-reaching impact of her compassion and generosity. As I come to grips with our loss, I will do what mom taught me. One step at a time we move forward, we persevere through adversity and stand tall.
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John Arthur Tichenor
February 20th, 2021 at 12:47pm
Corine was an "elder statesperson" of Pilgrim UCC. She was the mainstay of many events: dinners, potlucks, rummage sales, and all sorts of celebrations and observances. She will be very much missed.
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Jeff Boes
February 18th, 2021 at 3:31pm
I am so sorry to learn about Corine's passing. She was so full of life. I had the pleasure of working with her on the Business and Professional Women's committees and also with the SW MI Human Trafficking Task Force. She made a difference and I will never forget her and her energy and desire to make this world a better place.
Cathy Knauf
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Cathy Knauf
February 17th, 2021 at 9:36am
John and Family:
My sympathy is with all of you in the loss of Corine. She was always so nice and happy in life. What a wonderful life of 95 years and always so blessed. Keep her great memories in your hearts forever.
Sharon Hutchcraft
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Sharon Hutchcraft
February 16th, 2021 at 7:28pm
