Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave., Racine. A visitation will take place at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Private interment with full military honors will take place in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha.
Clarence E. Corkins, age 91, of Somers passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
He was born in Kenosha on March 9, 1933, a son of the late Lionel E. and Viola M. (nee: Peterson) Corkins.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a diesel mechanic enlisting in 1951 and being honorably discharged in 1953.
On February 5, 1955 at St. George Catholic Church in Kenosha , he was united in marriage to Janice L. Hannan.
He was employed with L.C. Thompsen Co., and finished his career as a Engineering Technician for JI Case for 28 years, he retired in 1993.
A member of the Case Twenty Year club, Clarence enjoyed “fast” things. He rode motorcycles for over sixty-five years, and enjoyed racing go carts and boats.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Corkins; two sons, Michael (Sonja) Corkins, and David (Kendra) Corkins; his grandchildren, Michelle, Daniel (Shannon), Mark, Keri (Justin), Christopher (Jackie), Sara (Kevin), Kelly, Jacob, Jessica, Alexander, Collin, and Eion; his great grandchildren, Sean, Riley, Hunter, Landon, Fawn, Emma, Lucas, Jaxon, Kingston, and his niece, Debra Hanson and nephew Dwayne Hanson.
Along with his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Hanson
Preston says
You will be missed more than you will ever know. Thank you for your service, my first ride on a motorcycle, the fun times in the pools and the most excellent pen and pencil set you gave me for Christmas (that unfortunately was lost or stolen when I was at U.W. Steven’s Point). I love you, Uncle Corkie.
Bonnie Barber says
Jan and family I wish to express my sincere sympathy and condolences on the passing of Clarence. I’ve only seen him a few times at the Merkes’s party’s and it was a great pleasure spending that little time with him Jan you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb says
You helped teach me to drive, you taught me what “3 on the tree” means and how to check all the fluids. You helped me pick out all of my cars (except for the last 3) And told me “if the heat isn’t working, check your antifreeze”, you also made sure I knew how to change a tire before I got my license, and taught me how to change my own oil (even though I have never ever done that on my own) I know that was your way of keeping me safe and making sure I could take care of myself. I love you just as much as you loved me if that is possible. Rest easy, Uncle Corky <3
Linda M Bauer says
Jan, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Cookie was a great man. I will always remember the good times our families had. Love and condolences to you.
Linda
Shelley Lussmyer says
To the entire Corkins family..I am so sorry on your loss of Clarence. He was the most sweet and kind man. He and grandma were always so kind to me, and I will remember him always. Thinking of you Grandma, and your entire family, and my deepest sympathy to you all.
Dan and Sue Suing says
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Never met Clarence but always heard great things. He will be greatly missed by his grandsons.
Linda Sorensen, Secretary says
Jan is a long-time member of the Tuesday A.M. Koffee Klutchers. Clarence started coming with her every Tuesday. We always looked forward to seeing him. Our sympathy goes out to Jan and family. Rest in peace!