Obituaries

Kelley Lynne Corcoran – Manchester

Kelley Lynne Corcoran, 60, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home in
Edgewood. She was born on May 24, 1966, in Manchester, the daughter of William and Karen (Mulligan) Corcoran.

Kelley was raised and educated in Manchester and was a 1985 graduate of West Delaware High School. She then
graduated from Coe College in 1990 with degrees in music and Spanish.
Kelley worked in telemarketing for several years. She was a talented pianist. Kelley enjoyed playing board and card
games, traveling, and loved cats. She was a kindhearted woman. Kelley never complained and was a giver, not a
taker. She enjoyed family celebrations and gatherings. Kelley cherished her role as an aunt and great-aunt and
found joy in spending time with children.

Survivors include her parents, Bill and Karen Corcoran of Manchester; three siblings, Mike (Angie) Corcoran of
Ryan, Shannon (Dan) Zehr of Mt. Vernon, and Casey (Ryan) O’Roake of Newton; six nieces and nephews, Kyleigh
(Matt) Marbach, Cooper (Lauren Oglesby) Corcoran, Ella (Blake) Marsh, Murphy Oakleaf, and John and Jack
O’Roake; and great-nephew and great-nieces, McClain, Maisyn, and Margo Marbach.
Kelley was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Eileen Mulligan, and paternal grandparents,
Matt and Mildred Corcoran.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com .

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, Iowa,
with Rev. Noah Diehm officiating.

Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa.
Friends may also call from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery

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