Home > United States of America > Iowa > Clayton County > Highland Lutheran Cemetery > Corinne Elizabeth Schoien

Corinne Elizabeth Schoien

1 / 1

❮ ❯

Corinne Elizabeth Schoien

Birth	:	13 Aug 1926 Monona, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 2017 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8987000, -91.5330000
Description	:	Corinne Elizabeth Schoien, 91, of Elkader, Iowa, formerly of rural Elgin, Iowa, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Elkader Care Center. Corinne was born on August 13, 1926, in Monona, Iowa, to Herman and Alma (Torkelson) Schoien. She was baptized and confirmed at the Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elkader where she was a faithful lifelong member. Corinne graduated from Elkader High School and Junior College. Following this she graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Corinne then worked at St Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids and St Mary’s in... Read More	Corinne Elizabeth Schoien, 91, of Elkader, Iowa, formerly of rural Elgin, Iowa, died Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Elkader Care Center. Corinne was born on August 13, 1926, in Monona, Iowa, to Herman and Alma (Torkelson) Schoien. She was baptized and confirmed at the Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elkader where she was a faithful lifelong member. Corinne graduated from Elkader High School and Junior College. Following this she graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Corinne then worked at St Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids and St Mary’s in Rochester MN. She then decided to obtain her teaching degree from Upper Iowa University, following that she began her career at Valley Community High School in the fall of 1958 as the home economics teacher for the next 30 years. Corinne was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. She and her sisters made their first trip to Norway in June of 1973, traveling all through Scandinavia and Western Europe, this being the first of several trips. They met many relatives on their visits. She also traveled many places with her friends from Iowa State. Corinne loved to sew, quilt, bake Norwegian treats such as rosettes and krumkake, and of course genealogy. She resided in the family home built by her father until she moved to the Elkader Care Center in April of 2013. She always had room in her heart and her home for her dogs, her last companion, Charlie, a yellow Lab, was quite a rascal. Corinne always said when she lost one her many beloved dogs that they went to “dog heaven”. The coffee pot was always on and the brownies ready to serve who ever stopped by to visit. She is survived by her niece, Eleanor Reavis Krieg, Elgin IA, as well as great nieces and nephews and cousins. Corinne was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Irvin Schoien; her sisters, Ernestine Reavis and Arlene Schoien. Visitation: 9:30 AM until service time at the church on Monday. Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Monday, November 27, 2017, at Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elkader with Rev. David L. Coffin officiating. Inurnment: Highland Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elkader, Iowa. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Corinne Elizabeth Schoien's memorial?
Corinne Elizabeth Schoien's memorial is located at: Highland Lutheran Cemetery, Highland Township, Clayton County, USA.
When did Corinne Elizabeth Schoien death?
Corinne Elizabeth Schoien death on 17 Nov 2017 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Corinne Elizabeth Schoien's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8987000
Longitude: -91.5330000

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Oscar Schoien

(1877 - 1946)

Alma Randi Torkelson Schoien

(1889 - 1972)

Siblings

Arlene Schoien

(1921 - 2007)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

2. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

3. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

4. Apostolic Cemetery
Marion Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

5. Houg Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

6. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

7. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

8. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

9. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

10. Wagner Township Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9519386, -91.4513931

11. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

12. Corbin Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8440000, -91.6200000

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8050003, -91.5508270

14. Hillcrest Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8047000, -91.5509000

15. Elgin City Cemetery
Elgin, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

16. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8424988, -91.6492004

17. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

18. Wadena Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8428000, -91.6520000

19. Old Stone School Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973000, -91.5661000

20. Eno Cemetery
Wagner Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9930992, -91.4693985

21. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

22. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

23. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

24. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988