Violet M. Alexander, 75, of Oneida, former Milwaukee resident, passed away Wednesday morning, December 3, 2008 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Charles B. and Katherine ( Danforth) Cornelius was born September 2, 1933 in Oneida. Prior to her illness, she had worked for Oneida Nation as a CHR. Survivors include her son, LaMont Alexander, grandchildren, Ursula, (and great-grandson, Draven), Lucius, Alana, and Jillian, one brother Earl Cornelius, as well as nephews and nieces, including her legal guardian, Sandra Schuyler. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Keith Alexander, three brother, John D. Cornelius, Le Roy Cornelius, and Sanford Cornelius and sisters, Lavinia Huff, Alice Schuyler, Lois Skenandore, and Marjorie Gerard. Friends may call on Thursday December 4, 2008 (TODAY) at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Oneida Hymn Singers will begin at 6:30 pm. Visitation will continue on Friday morning after 9:00 am at the Oneida Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mormon Church, Freedom Road, Oneida, until time of service. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday at the Church with Ian Mishimoto, officiating. Burial to follow in Oneida Methodist Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Alexander family. The family extends a special thanks for Heartland Hospice, especially Nathan, RN, Sister Ruth, Eileen MSW, and Crystal CNA for their care and concern during this time.