Corinne Elizabeth Bunker
11 January 1926 - 24 March 2014
Corinne was born in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana on 11 January 1926. Her father William Bunker age 33, his occupation is listed as Lineman. Her mother Maisie Mullins age 31, her occupation is listed as Housewife. She has 4 living siblings.
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| Corinne Elizabeth Bunker birth certificate |
Corinne's parents William Wesley Bunker and Maisie Mullins
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| William and Maise Bunker |
Corinne's had two brother's and one sister living.
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| Paul Robert and Richard Bunker |
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| Corinne and Carolyn Bunker |
The Bunker family did have one more daughter born 7 February 1930 who died on 8 February 1930. Cause of death was premature birth. The death certificate shows she was buried in Winamac, Indiana.
The Bunker's lived in Crown Point, Indiana at 141 N West St. Crown Point, Indiana.
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| Carolyn and Corinne with Grandma Ida Mullins |
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| Corinne and Carolyn Bunker |
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| Corinne Bunker |
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| Corinne Bunker |
Corinne went to Crown Point High School and graduated in 1943.
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| Crown Point High School |
Corinne was very active in high school as her yearbook listing shows including: Student Council, Pep Club, National Honor Society and Valedictorian. Corinne worked on the school newspaper and was in the Speech club. She was also involve in many music and drama activities.
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| Carolyn, Corinne and Maisie Bunker |
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| Corinne Bunker |
When Corinne was 20 years old she married William Gentleman on 10 August 1946. They lived in Crown Point. They divorced sometime before June 1954. No children
William Gentleman and Corinne Bunker Marriage License 10 August 1946
William Gentleman and Corinne Bunker Marriage License 10 August 1946
Corinne's 2nd husband was John William Dorman at 4 June 1954. Lake, Indiana,United States.
John and Corinne Dorman lived at 21 West 35th Ave. Apt 3B, Gary, Indiana. John worked as a salesman for the National Cash Register. Gary City Directory 1955 .
They were divorce before April 1960. No children.
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| Corinne Bunker |
On 16 January 1971 Corinne married William (Will) Schiller.
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| 1823 W 95th Ave, Crown Point, Indiana Corinne and Will lived here 1974 - 2012 |
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| Corinne Schiller |
Will died on 7 March 1998 in Crown Point, Indiana. Will had been ill for a couple of years.
Corinne was very active in her community.
In 2012, Corinne moved to live by her nephew David Hofferber and his wife Terry in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Corinne died on 24 March 2014 in Claremore, Oklahoma.
CORINNE B. SCHILLER CROWN POINT, IN
Corinne B. Schiller, a longtime resident of Crown Point and current resident of Claremore, OK, passed away Monday March 24, 2014. She is survived by brother, Paul R. Bunker; sister-in-law, Marilyn Bunker; nephews: W. David Hofferber of Claremore, OK and Robert W. Bunker of Circle Pines, MN; niece, Gina Wagner of Apple Valley, MN; and grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William Bunker; mother: Maisie Bunker; husband: William (Will) Schiller; sister: Carolyn A. Keck; brother: Richard Bunker. Mrs. Schiller was member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Crown Point High School, Class of 1943. Corinne also attended classes at Indiana University Northwest. During the sixties, Corinne signed on with J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency in Chicago as Account Coordinator for clients like Quaker Oats, and Oscar Meyer. In 1969, she joined Tuck Productions in Chicago as their first woman producer. In the seventies, Corinne worked for several Northwest Indiana newspapers as a reporter/photographer. She wrote her own column for The Herald called "Connie's Comments". Corinne was also a sales associate and broker with Washburn Realtors in Merrillville. Recently, Corinne did the marketing and public relations for the Indiana Annual Porter County Fair. Corinne held a membership in the South Lake County Board of Realtors and served on the Make America Beautiful committee. She was on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society as well as vice-president for membership of the Women's Association of the Symphony. Corinne was also active in the St. Anthony Medical Center Auxiliary and the treasurer of Methodist Hospital Junior Guild. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Pruzin & Little Chapel, 811 E. Franciscan Dr., Crown Point with visitation beginning at 1:30 PM and services at 2:00 PM. Friends are invited to join the family for an opportunity to help celebrate Corinne's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or the at www.alz.org. Pruzin and Little Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com
Corinne B. Schiller, a longtime resident of Crown Point and current resident of Claremore, OK, passed away Monday March 24, 2014. She is survived by brother, Paul R. Bunker; sister-in-law, Marilyn Bunker; nephews: W. David Hofferber of Claremore, OK and Robert W. Bunker of Circle Pines, MN; niece, Gina Wagner of Apple Valley, MN; and grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William Bunker; mother: Maisie Bunker; husband: William (Will) Schiller; sister: Carolyn A. Keck; brother: Richard Bunker. Mrs. Schiller was member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Crown Point High School, Class of 1943. Corinne also attended classes at Indiana University Northwest. During the sixties, Corinne signed on with J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency in Chicago as Account Coordinator for clients like Quaker Oats, and Oscar Meyer. In 1969, she joined Tuck Productions in Chicago as their first woman producer. In the seventies, Corinne worked for several Northwest Indiana newspapers as a reporter/photographer. She wrote her own column for The Herald called "Connie's Comments". Corinne was also a sales associate and broker with Washburn Realtors in Merrillville. Recently, Corinne did the marketing and public relations for the Indiana Annual Porter County Fair. Corinne held a membership in the South Lake County Board of Realtors and served on the Make America Beautiful committee. She was on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society as well as vice-president for membership of the Women's Association of the Symphony. Corinne was also active in the St. Anthony Medical Center Auxiliary and the treasurer of Methodist Hospital Junior Guild. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Pruzin & Little Chapel, 811 E. Franciscan Dr., Crown Point with visitation beginning at 1:30 PM and services at 2:00 PM. Friends are invited to join the family for an opportunity to help celebrate Corinne's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or the at www.alz.org. Pruzin and Little Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com
Nice post. I really like all the pictures!
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