Coreen Elizabeth Schwenk
May 10, 1923 - August 19, 2013

Age 90, Entered Into Eternal Rest early Monday morning in Corona, CA with her loving family at her side. Born in Winstead, Connecticut Coreen was the beloved daughter of Elliott and Laura Bond. She proudly served her country in the United States Navy during WWII. Following her military service, Coreen worked as a key punch operator for over 30 years. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of many wonderful years, Elmer Schwenk, her cherished children: Rick Topping (Victoria), Michael Topping (Saya), Linda Thurston (Donald), Richard Schwenk (Sharon), Sandra Link (David) and Laura Escarpita (Arturo), 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and all of those who knew her.

COREEN ELIZABETH SCHWENK
Age 90, longtime resident of Corona. Entered Eternal Rest 8/19/2013. Beloved wife of Elmer Schwenk, loving mother to Rick Topping, Michael Topping, Linda Thurston, Richard Schwenk, Sandra Link and Laura Escarvita. Viewing & Services: THURS, 8/29 from 5-8PM at St. John's Episcopal Church Corona, CA Interment: Friday, 8/30 at 11:45am with Full Military Honors at Riverside Nat'l Cemetery at 11:45AM. Arrangements by Walker Family Funeral Home. View full online obituary at www.walkerfunerals.com Corona (951) 898-0452. Published in Press-Enterprise on August 28, 2013.

Was engage to Alexander T. Kaczmarczyk when he was killed in World War II

Wire Condolences
WINSTED, Conn. November 16, (AP)
The wife of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker found time amid rejoicing over the rescue of her husband from the Pacific to wire Miss Coreen Bond of Winsted, fiancé of Staff Sargent Alexander Kaczmarcsyk, who died before aid arrived.
"These are sorrows," wired Mrs. Adelaide F. Rickenbacker, yesterday, "that come to some who have loved ones in the service of their country."
It wasn't the first time Miss Bond had heard from the wife of the famous flyer.
Recently, during the three weeks the airmen, missing on a flight from Hawaii, were being sought over a wide expense of the Pacific, Mrs. Rickenbacker wrote to the Winsted girl urging her "not to give up hope for one minute." and expressed confidence that "My husband and the entire crew would be rescued."

Fresno Bee Republican
Fresno, California
November 16, 1942

Rickenbacker Is Preparing Own Story of Rescue
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, (AP)
The Navy continued silent today as the whereabouts and condition of Captain Rickenbacker and six companions rescued from the Pacific from the Pacific and taken to an American base after being missing three weeks.
A Navy spokesman said it is understood Captain Rickenbacker will issue a statement today or tomorrow, but no further details were available. Previously the Navy had said Rickenbacker was in good condition when found.
Rickenbacker and two companions were rescued from a rubber life raft by a Navy flying boat. Three other members of the party were located on an island.
Mrs. Adelaide F. Rickenbacker found time amid rejoicing over the rescue of her husband to wire Miss Coreen Bond of Winsted, Conn,, fiancé of Staff Sergeant Alexander Kaczmarczyk who died on the raft before said aid arrived.
Mrs. Rickenbacker wire:
I have been trying all day to think of words to express my sorrow for you. I have no direct news further than that your sergeant was injured and so was unable to stand the strain of exposure.
When I get something direct I shall write in detail. These are sorrows that come in those who have loved ones in the service of their country.