Rachel Elizabeth Corrigan

  • February 14, 1930 - February 2, 2012
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
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“On behalf of the Kutches family we wanted to let you know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Matt Kutches - Atlanta, GA

“I miss you too much....but know you are in a much better place! ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Christine Corrigan - Atlanta, GA

“Dear Dan, I was sorry to hear of your loss. You loved Rachel so dearly and took such good care of her. I pray that you will feel God's...Read More » ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Nancy Pryor - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Dan, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will always remember the great times we all shared. Music is the language that reaches beyond...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: David Straubinger - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Dan, Family, and Roberta, Rachel was truly a special person (very gentle and kind). She was full of love, life and laughter; and always a joy...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Rich and Cindy Parran - Monroe, MI

“Dan, We're deeply sorry for your loss. Catherine and I are thinking of you at this time. We will all miss Rachel...Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Achille and Catherine Rossi - IN

“Dan, Peggy and I want to express our sadness for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Robert and Peggy ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Robert Sansone - Indianapolis

“Dear Dan, Christine, Sharon and Robert, I am terribly sorry that Rachel has gone on. I know it is better for her, but it is so very hard to let...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Anne Day Heinrich - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Christine - The entire Hyatt Family mourns the loss of your mom and wishing you and your family all the best in the days ahead. Fondly, Gerry ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Gerry Clark - Rochester, NY

“Dear Dan and family, May you find comfort in experiencing God's nearness and the shared love and concern of others who remember Rachel's gentle...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: John Kendrick - Greenwood, IN

“Christine De parte mia, de mi mama, hijos, amigos, mi jefe y todos los que te queremos mucho en Mexico, deseamos expresarte nuestras mas sinceras...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: RAFAEL GALICIA ROCHA MEXICO CITY

“Dan, Christine, Sharon & Robert, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. Rachel was a wonderful wife, mother and friend and she will be...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Ihab Hamka - Dearborn, MI

“Dear Roberta and Corrigan Family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister, wife and mother. The angels are always near to those who are...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Evelyn and Richard Eshelmam - OH

“Dear Dan, my heart goes out to you and your family. Rachel was a lovely lady and I always enjoyed being in her company. She will be missed. Love...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: carol frohlich - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Dan, and Family, Pam and I wish to express our deepest condolences to the loss of Rachael. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister and her...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: PAM AND NEAL MARKS - SOLON, OH

“We will always remember Rachel as a beautiful and gentle lady, a crown of blessing and honor for your family. You have our sincere sympathy and...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Marvin C Perry, II - Indianpolis, IN

“What a beautiful, dear, and talented woman! I remember sitting as a music student, watching Rachel in Indianapolis Symphony concerts. And years...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Geoff Lapin - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Corrigan Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN


Rachel Elizabeth Ewing Corrigan
Age 81 of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. She was the daughter of Louise Raymunda Leppek Ewing and Dt. Robert Thornton Ewing. Rachel graduated from Monroe High School (Monroe, MI) in 1948. After two years at the University of Michigan, majoring in piano, she transferred to the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY) where she received her Bachelor in Musical Arts and a Masters in Music Performance majoring in Harp and received her performance certificate as soloist with the Rochester Symphony. During those years she attended the Interlochen National Music Camp (Interlochen, MI), the Aspen Musical Festival and was a student at Tanglewood in Massachusetts. She was the 1st harpist in the Indianapolis Symphony for 11 years and taught both at Butler University and privately. She met her husband, Daniel Patrick Corrigan, a tuba & String bass player while playing in the North Carolina Spring Symphony. Dan and Rachel were married in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Monroe, MI in 1959. They had a wonderful celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends in 2009. Rachel is survived by her husband Daniel, Three children Christine Marie Corrigan, Sharon Ann Stevens, and Robert Patrick Corrigan, and sister Roberta Louise Ewing Marks, brother James Edgar Ewing preceded in death in 1935. Visitation will be Friday, February 3, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan-Broad Ripple, 1305 E. Broad Ripple Avenue from 4-8 pm. Mass of celebration will be Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 1 pm from Christ the King Catholic Church with visitation 11 am till the time of the service. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Myelofibrosis Research Foundation, www.mpnresearchfoundation.org.

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