Ramona Jean “Puddin” Corbin, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Nokomis, died at 6:53 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at her home with her loved ones by her side in Lincoln.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis on Monday, Feb. 23, with funeral services following.
Mrs. Corbin was born on Aug. 11, 1937, in Witt, the daughter of William “Bill” Dennison Rufus and ImogeneEileen (Hutchins) Rufus. She was united in marriage to Harry Corbin in March of 1957 in Witt. He preceded her in death in 2006. She was employed with the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid and later devoted her time to her family and faith.
She was a faithful and active member of Springfield Assembly of God. She especially enjoyed teaching Sunday school, sharing her faith and being involved in church activities. She was known as a phenomenal cook and baker, had a beautiful singing voice and treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved deeply. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Corbin is survived by her children, Dawn Corbin of Lincoln, Sally (Steve) Nichols of Mayfield, KY, and Tom (Joetta) Corbin of Washington; grandchildren, Amanda (Michael) Buchanan, Nicole (Bob) Marthinsen, Bruce (Kendyl) Kilby II, Michael (Heather) Nichols, Nicholas Medina and Michael Martin; great-grandchildren, Corbin and Madelyn Buchanan, Bob Jr. and Owen Marthinsen, Hunter and Fisher Kilby and Christopher and Kiersten Nichols; sisters, Connie (Harry) Crowder, Amber (Dan) Peyton, Beverly Bierzelle and Sylvia Rufus; life-long friend, James Kennedy; and her dear friend and caretaker, Kathy Knolenberg.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Corbin; daughter, Teresa (William) King; and seven other siblings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home.
