Coreen B. Compton
ISHPEMING, MI – Coreen B. Compton, age 72, of 1312 N. 2nd St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay, after suffering a stroke at home the previous week.
Corie was born in Ironwood, on March 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Kathryn G. (Tomlanovich) and Arnold D. Rigoni. She grew up in Ironwood and was a graduate of the Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1966. Corie married Jon L. Compton on April 19, 1969 in Ironwood. Corie and Jon moved to Ishpeming in August of 1972 and had resided here since.
Corie was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Wednesday afternoon Negaunee Knitting Club. Corie was extremely proud and had an immense love for her grandson, Luukas.
Survivors include Jon L. Compton of Ishpeming; daughter, Kimberly A. Compton of Sheboygan, WI; grandson, Luukas Wainio of Sheboygan, WI; sister, Doreen (Bernard) Severin.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Donna Jean Rigoni.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a celebration of Corie’s life will take place at a later date.
Corie’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulklie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.