Christine Susann Coriell, 69, Pontiac, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her home.
    Chris was born December 28, 1951, in Beardstown, to Glenn and Iva (Large) Stock. She married Gene Coriell on May 18, 1985. He survives in Pontiac.
    She is also survived by her children, Gabriel (Jessica Paulson) Vincent of Pontiac, Liz (Doug Masching) Vincent of Pontiac, Kathy McLean of Pontiac, Victoria (Charlie) Gaytan of Chandler, AZ, and Pam (Andrew) Shaw of Skelmorlie, Scotland; grandchildren, Charles (Kayla) Gaytan, Danny Gaytan, Max McLean, Mazzy Vincent, Jude Vincent, James Shaw, and David Shaw; her mother, Iva; brother, Doug Stock, Aaron (Janelle) Stock, and Jon (Becky) Stock; sister, Debra (Robin) Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her father; sister, Jan Hackman; nephew, Andrew Stock; brother-in-law, Jim Coriell; and mother-in-law, Berniece Coriell.
    Chris graduated from Beardstown High School in Beardstown. She  started her career in ad sales for The Daily Leader and the Pantagraph before becoming owner of The Corner Junction and Variety Liquors in Pontiac. She retired April 26, 2004.
    She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Pontiac. She was active in knitting circles with the church, knitting dozens of prayer shawls for residents throughout the area.  She also worked with the New-Tom Snow Fleas in Lake Tomahawk, WI doing fundraising activities for children’s education in snowmobiles and winter activities.  Chris also volunteered with the World Musky Hunt in Minocqua, WI.
    Services were held Saturday, April 10, 2021, at First Lutheran Church in Pontiac with Pastor Carlin Ours officiating. A private family burial was held at Southside Cemetery in Pontiac.
    Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, 311 W. Grove Street, Pontiac, IL 61764.
    Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.
    Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements.