Corrine C. Morrissey

The long goodbye has come to an end -- Corrine Catherine (Just) Morrissey, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation from Ischemic Dementia. Corrine was born October 2, 1928, in Peru, the daughter of Julius and Esther (Funfsinn) Just. She married John (Tiny) Morrissey on June 19, 1954, at St. Joseph Church in Peru. Corrine was an active member of St. Patrick’s Parish, Altar & Rosary Society, helped with funeral dinners, and volunteered with counting Sunday collections. Corrine was a farmer’s wife and worked tirelessly to support Tiny in raising livestock and field work. Later, Corrine retired from Borg Warner Inc. after several years of working post farm life. Corrine is survived by her children; Douglas Morrissey of Dixon, Diane (Tony) McCoy of Amboy, Patricia (Richard) Cox of Dixon, Cynthia (Larry) Kelly of Normal, Eddie (Beth) Morrissey of Amboy, and Robert (Michelle) Morrissey of Effingham; 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Ghighi, Peoria; sister-in-laws, Rita Glenn, Lois Considine, Frances Carroll, Monica Scorby, Colleen Koch; a brother-in-law, Larry Morrissey; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Corrine was preceded in death by her husband, Tiny; parents, Julius and Esther Just; siblings, Lorraine Schuda, Eugene Just; daughter-in-law Darla Morrissey, and many brothers and sisters-in-law. Mom was never one to “put on airs;” it wasn’t her “cup of tea,” nor flowers in the yard or animals in the house. She will be remembered for the gardens that grew, batch after batch of “yum-yums,” kids everywhere, and making a meal out of little. She told it “like it is,” but her prayers, full of grace, encompassed everyone. The Lord was her guiding light. The long goodbye has come to an end, but really, it’s just the beginning… Funeral services will be on Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy. Arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Patrick Catholic Church ‘Save the Steeple’ fund. The family would like to thank all of mom’s kind and loving long-term caregivers and hospice staff.

Corrine C. Morrissey

October 2, 1928 - November 19, 2023