Mary Ann Cornelius
December 27, 1939 - May 4, 2020
JANESVILLE – 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 Dewey, Oklahoma, Roger (Suzie) 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. Family Directed Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 3rd at Antique Acres, with inurnment in Hillside Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family.
JANESVILLE – 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... View Obituary & Service Information