Jacqueline M. Corken

Jacqueline M. Corken, 84, of Westfield, IN, passed away at her home, surrounded by family on Saturday, November 18, 2017.  Jackie was born August 4, 1933 in Boone, Iowa to the late Vernon J. and Bernice W. Whitacre.  Jackie attended Alleman High School in Rock Island, Illinois where she met her future husband, Michael.  They were happily married for 57 years.

Jackie received her nursing degree from St. Ambrose Catholic University in Davenport, Iowa, training which came in handy when she went on to have nine children.

Jackie was a devout Catholic and active in the Catholic Church for many years.  In recent years, she was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 21, at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel.  A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 22, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.

Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael.  She is survived by her nine grateful children; Michael, Kevin, John, Cathleen, Daniel, Patrick, Timothy, Mary Kelley and Colleen; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gleaners Food Bank.

Please visit flannerbuchanan.com to sign the online guest register.