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  • Visitation

    Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Service

    Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Coreen M. “Corky” Hutchinson, 73, of Pocahontas, IL, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab, Greenville, IL.

    She was born August 13, 1950, to Jean and Coral (Nee Radke) Fox in Milwaukee, WI.

    Coreen was raised in Wauwatosa, WI until most of the family moved to southern California in 1968 when her father got promoted. She lived in Orange County, CA for 25 years before moving to Pocahontas, where she  resided since 1994. She worked as an insurance agent for 49.5 years before retiring in 2019. Coreen was a devout Catholic, attending services every week whether it be in person or online.

    Some of Coreen’s favorite hobbies were playing BINGO, shopping from QVC, and watching the Green Bay Packers (Go, Pack, GO!). She loved animals - especially her cat, Cleo. Before her husband passed, Coreen and John would travel every year to attend the Illinois State basketball tournaments. Another one of Coreen’s favorite pastimes was watching horse races, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Bellmont Stakes, and Breeder’s Cup. When describing Coreen her family and friends say she was as sharp as a tack, a walking library, kindhearted, and caring. She loved people, would do anything for you if you would let her, and truly wanted the best for everyone.

    She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert “Butch” Hutchinson; parents, Jean and Coral Fox; brothers, Daniel Fox, Michael Fox, and Charles Fox.

    Coreen is survived by her stepdaughter, Edie Brady; stepson, Robert Hutchinson; siblings, Patricia, Maggie, Kevin, and Peter; several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, friends, and her beloved cat, Cleo.

    Memorials may be made to Bond County Humane Society or St. Nicholas Catholic Church.

    Visitation: Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Pocahontas, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Pocahontas, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Paul Bonk, Pastor.

    Interment: Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

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5 Condolences
 
  1. Gene Edward Gillespie / January 11, 2024 at 5:42 pm

    Good news is Butch and Corky back together..

  2. Mary Ardian Fox / January 14, 2024 at 5:48 pm

    I remember how Corky would help me with my homework and one year helped me pass third grade over the summer. She would read to me when I was in a time out – that happened alot! She filled in a lot for Mom who was ill. I had sent her a flower pop-up birthday card on August 13th which she wrote to me how she really thought it was beautiful. I had not contacted her in years so it was nice to share something nice. I hope she is at Peace and with God and John Hutchinson.

  3. Jesse weilmuenster / January 19, 2024 at 12:23 pm

    Corky and I shared the love of Bingo. We both played many bingo games together. She even came over to St. Louis to play I remember she won an event ticket worth $599. I just couldn’t believe it. She and I were both lucky at Bingo and to be friends good friends. I will miss her every Super Bowl when she would talk about her love of the Green Bay Packers and I will get us both squares to bet on the quarter outcomes of score. Yes you see there’s a theme there we both like to gamble it made the game more interesting but we also talked about the commercials. She can save me a table at the bingo game above. I will miss you Corky love
    Ya Jesse Weilmuenster RN BSN

  4. Jesse Weilmuenster / January 20, 2024 at 7:02 am

    Today my dear friend Corky is being remembered at her Catholic church. While I am not able to make it, I know she will have a lot of family present. You see, when I first struck up a conversation with Corky at bingo, she informed me of her huge family and many relatives. She would let me know weeks in advance of the “family reunions” that she would be gathering the meat for and making preparations. She loved seeing all the extended family and relatives! Corky would miss those bingo weekends to either prepare or attend the reunions. Corky and I both are extroverted social people, so it is not wonder why some people refer to the games of bingo as a “social bingo!” It did not matter to Corky that I was Baptist, and she was Catholic. It did not matter that I had a life partner. Corky was the kind of friend that was always kind and concerned about others. She did enjoy what many of us want while on earth, independence and not to leave her home until absolutely needed. It seemed to me she was called rather quickly to ascend to her creator, but once she lost her independence, it makes sense now that she was ready to answer the call. I have no doubt greatness waits for Corky. I often heard of not missing serivce at her church or watching service on T.V. My sadness on her leaving earth is replaced in the hope that I too will find eternal bliss after this life like I know Corky has!
    Rest good friend, while we miss you, you’re not forgotten.
    Jesse C. Weilmuenster R.N. B.S.N.

  5. Peter Fox / January 20, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    Danny, Patti, Corky, Charlie – Maggie, Kevin, Peter, Michael.

    I remember hearing these names, in age order, as my Mom would yell out each one until she got it right when one of us misbehaved.

    – 12 years of separation, with the younger 4 not really knowing the older 4
    – But we sure appreciated the music that would blare from the HiFi when our parents left for a few hours – especially the Turtles!
    – Dan and Pat were basically out of the house when I was growing up – Charlie had passed away, leaving Corky as a part-time mother and caretaker to the younger 4.

    I have fond memories of Corky as I grew up

    – She helped me deliver newspapers, driving me on the early morning route
    – She was a nurse to me after I had all four wisdom teeth pulled
    – We played cards together once a week or so, and she was a voice of reason as I navigated adulthood

    Corky was never selfish. She gave of herself to others in so many ways throughout her life. She was always there, if not in person, then with a kind word or gesture. As an example, she sent National Geographic magazines to my house for 18 years for my son as he grew to adulthood.

    She was a kind and giving person – it makes me deeply contemplate about why such a person as this had to suffer so much in the end.

    People always say that within a gathering such as a funeral, you get closure. I will add that No, you do not, because you will never completely understand.

    Patti, Maggie, Kevin, Peter – and now there are four.

    Because I could not stop for Death,
    He kindly stopped for me;
    The carriage held but just ourselves
    And immortality

    – Emily Dickinson

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