Elizabeth "Betty" A. Corcoran

Elizabeth (Betty) Corcoran,96, of Oregon, died on April 25, 2024, with her family by her side.  She was born on February 25, 1928, in Sterling, Illinois.  Elizabeth was the third of five children born to James A. and Hazel (Bailey) Kereven.  Elizabeth graduated from Oregon High School in 1946.  After school, she worked at the Circuit Clerk’s Office at the Ogle County Court House.  Elizabeth loved children and enjoyed operating Neighborhood Nursery School for over 20 years. In later years, she organized literacy seminars and tutored children in reading.  She married Thomas Corcoran on August 2, 1948, and he died in 1994. Together, they raised four children in Oregon, Illinois.  Elizabeth’s priority was raising her family and being involved in their activities and sports throughout the years. She enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren.