Mrs. Randy (Mary L.) Cornelius, 41, of Oneida, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2009 at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Redmond and Phoebe (Stevens) John was born April 30, 1968 in Green Bay. On October 15, 2005, she married Randall Cornelius in Green Bay.
She enjoyed reading, playing cards and board games, traveling, shopping and jewelry. Family meant a great deal to Mary, and she enjoyed taking care of her nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her husband, Randall, three step-sons, "Little Randy" Cornelius, Gabriel Cornelius and Willard Johnson, two sisters, Kate Stevens and Elizabeth "Liz" John and her friend, Mary, two brothers, Glenn (Vicki) Stevens and Rethmon (Dar) John, as well as one aunt, Norine "Cubbie" and uncle, Luke Stevens and her Godchildren. In addition, Randy's family also survive, including Mary Metoxen, Brenda Danforth, Cal (Susie) Cornelius, Patsy (Randy) Kofler, Maury (Michelle) Cornelius, and Marlene (Erv) John. She is also survived by a special friend, Lila Denny and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her child, Robert, Mary's parents, her three sisters, Cheryl, Sarah, Barb one brother, Larry, as well as her grandparents, Luke and Elizabeth Stevens, Josh and Rose John, aunts and uncles
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, November 22, 2009. Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at 6:30 pm. Parish prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue after 9:00 am Monday at Oneida United Methodist Church, Freedom Road, Oneida until time of service. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Monday at the church with Pastor Earl L. Smith, officiating. Burial in the Church Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Cornelius family.