Anne Kinsey Call

1924 - 2016

Anne Kinsey Call obituary, 1924-2016

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Anne Call Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 1, 2016.

Anne Kinsey Call, age 92, of Bloomington died Tuesday, March 1, at Meadowood Health Pavilion in Bloomington. Born January 1, 1924 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Dr. Alfred Charles and Clara McMillen Kinsey. She attended Oberlin College before transferring to the University of Washington in St. Louis, Missouri where she graduated with a degree in dress design. She worked as a designer in Chicago and elsewhere before becoming a mother and homemaker. She lived in Winnetka, Illinois and Ogden Dunes, Indiana before returning to her hometown of Bloomington over 35 years ago. She was a member and supporter of Kappa Kappa Gamma and actively served as a volunteer with, among others, Tulip Trace Council of Girl Scouts, Bloomington Hospital Board of Directors including a term as President, and the Indiana University Art Museum where she was a docent for over 10 years.

She is survived by her daughter Dr. Wendy Corning and her husband Dennis Clerkin, of Bloomington; her son Warren "Kin" Corning and his wife Patricia, of Abinger Hammer, Surrey, England; her step-daughter Susanna Fennema and her husband David, of Lawton, Oklahoma; her step-son Dean "Jack" Call, Jr. and his wife Margaret Gavit, of Palatine, Illinois; Kin and Patricia's son Patrick Corning, of Southampton, Hampshire, England; Susanna and David's son Jeff Fennema, his wife Kyleen, and their daughter Olivia, of Los Angeles, California; Margaret and Jack's son Steven Schwegman, of Chicago, Illinois; and her brother Bruce Kinsey and his wife Barbara, of Brunswick, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Warren Hill Corning, her second husband Dean Jackson Call, her brother Donald McMillen Kinsey (at 4 years of age), and her sister Joan Kinsey Reid.

A private family burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bloomington on March 5. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life from 2-5 pm on Saturday, March 26 at Deer Park Manor, Bloomington.

The family requests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be directed to the Kinsey Institute using the "Donate" link at www.kinseyinstitute.org , or by checks payable to "The Kinsey Institute/IU Foundation" mailed to:

The Kinsey Institute

Indiana University, Morrison Hall 313

1165 East 3rd St.

Bloomington, IN 47405

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August 28, 2016

M Garrett

Your family is fascinating and their legacy will live on forever.

March 25, 2016

Ed Maxedon

Wendy, Your mother was a wonderful addition to the IU Art Museum Docent Program over the years. She was also a great travel friend (and a lot of fun) on those BAAC trips. My sincere condolences. I will remember your mother fondly.

March 23, 2016

Sherry Rouse

Wendy and family,

I had the honor of working with Anne during my years with the Girl Scouts. She was a force and a dear friend. Please, accept my condolences.

March 7, 2016

Joan Ferguson

Wendy, I am so sad to hear your wonderful mother has died. She was so proud of you and your brother. She was a special friend to many in our bridge group.
I am sorry I can't be there on March 26, , but I will be sending loving thoughts and prayers for my friend Anne!

March 6, 2016

Kellie Self

Wendy,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Your family is in my prayers.

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