Miriam E. Korish, 86, of Springfield, passed away on March 20, 2019 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born on October 10, 1932 in White Hall, Illinois to Mendel and Hinda Leah Schusterovich Korish.
Miss Korish is survived by one sister Cilla Helfand of Springfield, three nephews: Cory (Teresa) Helfand, George (Fran) Helfand and Joseph Helfand, one niece Susan (Steve) Wiens, six great-nieces and great-nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Lillian Korish.
Miriam worked as a secretary at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for thirty years. She also assisted as an usher at Sangamon Auditorium and as an election judge and she was a member of Temple Israel.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday March 22, 2019 at Oak Ridge Cemetery.