Linn Corfield Obituary (1949 - 2020)

Linn Thomas Corfield passed away peacefully at home from pancreatic cancer and a glioblastoma brain tumor on January 17, 2020 at the age of 70. Linn was born on September 3, 1949 in Chicago. Son of Arlene & William Corfield, he attended James H. Bowen High School and received his undergraduate degree in marketing from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 45 years Martha, Emily (daughter) & Randy Cross (son-in-law), grandchildren: Randy Jr., Wyatt, Owen, Ashlyn, Charleigh, and great-granddaughter Alyssa. He was proceeded in death by his mother, father and brother James. Throughout his professional career Linn excelled in marketing and customer service. A majority of his career was with Marriott Hotels (Chicago and Oak Brook, IL ), but his last professional endeavor was a family owned franchise of The UPS Store (Rolling Meadows, IL) where he not only served customers but changed the lives of the customers who entered the store and the employees who became family. Linn will be missed by all for his quick wit, corny jokes, endless energy, loving nature, compassion, and generosity. Donations to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.