Corinne Drongesen
September 22, 1938 ~ January 17, 2019
Corinne Drongesen, 80, of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Lisbon Rehabilitation Center. Private Services were held. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include her children, Sara Drongesen, Jeff (Kim) Drongesen, and Beth (Dave) Mhire; grandchildren, Alisa (Jorell) Ellis, Riley and Kiah Drongesen, and Cassie and Jessie Mhire; and great-granddaughters, Kobi and Karlee Ellis.
Corinne Luella Wilcox was born September 22, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, to Dana and Beatrice (Burge) Wilcox. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1956, and later attended Wayne State College in Nebraska, graduating with her Bachelor's degree in 1973. Corinne worked as a teacher, as well as an accountant, most recently for the State of Alaska. She retired in the late 90's. Corinne enjoyed traveling, drinking coffee, and doing crossword puzzles. She owned a 150 year Heritage Farm, and co-owned the Java Hut and Mount Vernon Motel. Corinne also belonged to PEO for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and favorite aunt, Bernadine Burge.
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Dear Beth and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May happy memories warm your heart at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Nancy Stolte Hughes
Dear Beth and Family,
It’s sad to hear the news of Corinne’s passing. I have fond memories of her from our high school days at Mt. Vernon High School. She was in my class of 1956. I was so happy you brought her out to our class brunch celebrating our 60th class reunion in 2016. I will try to pass this on to other classmates as I know the news of her passing away will be sadness for them too. May she rest in peace. My sympathy to all. Leona (Reyhons) Smith
Dear Beth and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss….I didn’t realize she was in the rehab center or I would have visited her when I was there. I can still see her sitting at Hardee’s doing her puzzles, loved her sense of humor and I can still hear her voice. She was one of a kind. Hold her lovely memories close and remember her with love.
Bless her,
Annamae Baker