CORNELIUS, Mary Ann 1939-2020

CORNELIUS, GELDER

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 5/7/2020 at 09:38:20

Mary Ann Cornelius

December 27, 1939 - May 4, 2020

JANESVILLE, IOWA – Mary Ann Cornelius, 80, of Janesville died Monday, May 4, 2020, at her home.

She was born December 27, 1939, in Grundy County, Iowa, daughter of Frank and Marie (Gelder) Cornelius.

She earned her CNA certificate from Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo and worked as a nursing assistant in area nursing homes and hospitals. She was employed for ten years with the Washington State Veterans Home, retiring in August 2011, after 40 years of CNA work.

Survived by: five sons: Bob (Cindy) Bentley of Janesville, Rod (Kim) Bentley of Oklahoma, Roger Bentley of Thornton, CO, Dana (Emma) McFarlane of Swisher, and Jason (Cara) McFarlane of St. Augustine, FL; twelve grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Marlyn (Sue) Cornelius of Cedar Falls and Larry Cornelius of Janesville; and four sisters, Arleen (Jim) Burkhardt of Cedar Falls, Ardis Matson of Janesville, Darlys (Jerry) Dietrick of New Hartford, and Frankie Knight of Cedar Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: two daughters, Marilyn Webber, and one in infancy; a son-in-law, Dennis Webber; a granddaughter, Amanda Bentley; and a brother, Arnold Cornelius.

No services are being planned at this time. Inurnment at a later date in Hillside Cemetery, Cedar Falls. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

SOURCE: Richardson Funeral Service