Esther Corrigan

Esther Marie Corrigan, 93, of New Hartford, Iowa, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at New Aldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Esther was born on November 7, 1931, near Amity, rural Dinsdale, Iowa, the daughter of Claus and Frieda (Engel) Hein. She attended Garwin, Iowa, schools graduating in 1949. Esther was united in marriage to John E. Corrigan on February 6, 1951, at St. Boniface Church in Garwin. She spent her time helping John on the farm and raising her children.

Esther was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parkersburg, Altar Society, and New Hartford American Legion Auxiliary. Esther’s greatest enjoyment was time spent with her children and grandchildren. She also liked stained glass, ceramics, baking and gardening.

Esther’s memory is honored by: three surviving children: Michael (Cheryl) Corrigan, of Rainier, Washington, Betty (Jim) Jamison, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Daniel (Stacey) Corrigan, of New Hartford; eight grandchildren: Timothy Wagenaar, Sarah Myers, Hannah Noel, Kyle Davis, Jen Jamison, Chrissy Jamison, Nathan Corrigan and Matthew Corrigan; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents, her husband, daughter, Diane Wagenaar; sister, Betty Branum and two brothers, Albert and Don Hein.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parkersburg from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 31, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Parkersburg. Burial will follow lunch at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. 319-352-1187