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William H. Corken

September 10, 1931 - April 27, 2014

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Posted by:
Tom Bailey

I remember Bill and Jean with real fondness and was sorry to hear of his death. I learned a lot from Bill and from Jean, and I always enjoyed working with him at the Bank of Atchison Co. A good man who will be missed.

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Tam

Jean, Craig and Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we haven't seen each other in years, I still cherish memories of your family. Fifth grade, babysitting and Rock Port UMC will always be remembered with fondness,. Tam. tjcurfman@icloud.com

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Maria Mullins Carter

Craig and Laura..I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May you find comfort and peace in our awesome Father. God bless.

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Dan and Kathy Boatman

Jean and Family--What fond memories we have of Bill and your family. We were lucky to have grown up in a small town with such nice people and families as yours guiding and living examples to young people. We will remember Bill as a person who personified leadership, honesty, and good character. He was a true servant of Christ. May your family, friends and all those who knew Bill, bring you comfort and soften the edges of grief.

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James Forbis

Bill was a good Man. He always had smile and a great attitude. God Bless Him and all of his Family. Prayers to all the Family.

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David Alitz

Our thoughts and prayers go out for the entire Corken family. Bill was the definition of Character. You can be thankful you had him in your lives.

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Barbara Gebhards

Dearest friends, Reed, Diana, Stacy and myself were so sad to hear of Bill's passing. We send our love and prayers to all of you, now and in the days ahead. Much love and many hugs! Reed, Barbara, Diana & Stacy Gebhards

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Bob & Carolyn (Mix) Pumphrey

Dear Jean and family: We are so saddened by Bill's passing. We have many fond memories of both of you while attending Northwest Missouri State University. Also have memories of Bill's barbershop quartet singing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Bob and Carolyn Pumphrey

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Jacque Gayle Gebhards

Bill was such an incredible man. He gave of himself to our community and always greeted you with a smile. He will be missed by all of us. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Posted by:
Joyce Shearer

All of us at Blue Chip Advisors are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to Jean and family. God Bless.

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Mike Leisman

Jean & family sorry to hear of the passing of Bill he was a great man & ambassador of RP & a man I was proud to call friend & ol golfing partner I am sure he & Bob Phelps are playing everyday. Waiting for the rest of us & getting the upper hand on how to play the course

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Verlee Henningsen

we send our sympathy to Jean and the family. We have many fond memories of the time we lived in Rock Port, Watson and Fairfax Allan and Verlee Henningsen Columbia, Mo

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Britt Harmon

My family would not be where they are today without Bill Corken. He was a man of integrity. Jean,Craig and Laura I am so sorry for your loss

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Richard N. Roe

Jean, Laura, Sonne, Craig and the rest of the Corken family, Jo and I were sorry to hear recently of Bill's condition and to learn today of his passing. Many people knew Bill better than we did, but none could have thought more of him. Our thoughts are with you.

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Doug Walter

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bill was a wonderful man and I know you will miss him. I always appreciated Bill's willingness to help and to encourage. May God be with you in your time of loss.

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Scott & Lisa Freborg

I was sad to hear of Bill's passing. He always was so friendly and had a great smile. Prayers for the whole Corken family.

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Debra Fulps

Jean, Walt and I are so sad to hear the news of Bill's passing; he will be greatly missed. We are praying that our Lord will surround you with loving comfort, and provide strength and grace to sustain you during this difficult time.

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Norma Wilson

Jean and family I send my love and I know that Bill is in a better place. True friends will leave footprints in your heart. Jean you and Bill certainly are there in my heart. Much Love, Willie

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Julie Corken Zimmer

Uncle Bill, with a twinkle in his eye and always a smile to share, will be missed. A very special guy. Love to Jean, Laura, Craig and all.

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Mick Ayres

So sorry to hear about Bill. He was a very nice person who I always was glad to see at our reunions. My condolences, Mick Ayres, Jerome D. (Jerry) Thomas NWMSU Classmate.

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Lew Jones

Although I didn't know you all well, I shook hands with Bill many times at church. He always impressed me with his special friendly smile and made me feel appreciated ... by just smiling and saying, "hi." My wife, Donna, knows Bill and Jean much better than me and she made a special note to me that Bill was wonderful and she'll miss him. Your family are in our prayers. May the peace and healing that comes from our God, comfort you always - especially during this time.

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Tom Bock

Jean, Laura, Craig and family sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. I know Lisa always saw him as her father figure after the passing of her own father. I'm sure the two of them are sitting together in heaven talking about all the things her and Laura did that he did and didn't know about, and what a wonderful place heaven is. I'm sure he will be missed a great deal by all of you. Take care and God bless. Tom, Tanner and Tayler Bock

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Jody Goddard

Jean, I'm so sorry to read of Bill's passing. May he rest in peace. Blessings to you and your family.

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Annie Fisher

Jean, I am thinking of you and yours. I enjoyed Bill's smile and the way he looked at you. I know you will miss him greatly. I hope God, your family and friends at Woods Chapel bring you peace.

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Phil Accardo

I am devastated at the loss of my dear friend. It is a great loss to me and anyone who knew Bill. He will be missed greatly by all. My sincerest sympathy to Jean and his family. Bill was deeply involved with his family.

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Pam Husing

I'm so sorry for the loss of Bill. He was a great man and a wonderful grandfather. I know our children are better for having had him so active in their lives.