Irene Corey
Irene R. Corey, 86, died Dec. 27, 2006, at Golden Living Center, Marion.
Born May 8, 1920, at Lincolnville, she was the daughter of George and Frances (Schroer) Haefner.
She was a 1938 graduate of Lost Springs High School and was the purchasing supervisor for Herington Municipal Hospital for more than 20 years.
On Nov. 8, 1942, she married Samuel H. Corey at Salina. He died in 1967.
She also was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers, George, Harold, Ted, Otto, Art, Henry, and Norman; and a sister, Esther.
Survivors include four sons, Max Corey of Wichita, Alan Corey of Overland Park, Bruce Corey of Pueblo, Colo., and Kent Corey of Haysville; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington, with the Rev. Troy Slater officiating.
Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.
A memorial fund has been established with Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, Herington.
