Cornelius, Charlene

1935 - 2015  (79 years)

• Name	Cornelius, Charlene
  Birth	14 Feb 1935
  Gender	Female
  Death	10 Feb 2015	Oneida, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	14 Feb 2015
  Green Bay Press Gazette
  Charlene Elsie Cornelius, 79, of Oneida, was relieved of her responsibilities on this mother earth and entered into the spirit world to greet SUKWAYU.TISU on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born February 14, 1935 daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Sickles) Cornelius. Charlene is a member of Oneida Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church (Mormon). She married the late Martin Cooper Sr. in 1953 and was divorced in 1956. She attended East High School, Green Bay and Nina Parker Beauty School and received awards and scholarships during her educational experiences. She taught beauty culture and owned Char's Beauty Salon in Chicago. Out of all her work experiences she enjoyed most working at Marshall Fields. Charlene was involved with numerous volunteer activities at the Chicago Indian Center and was a volunteer advocate for 30 years at Aspiro. She served on many boards and committees for the Oneida Tribe. She is survived by her two daughters, Terrylee F. Cooper Blackowl (special friend Greg Moore) and Marsha L. Cooper Baker; six grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Roberta Cornelius Anderson, Wayne (Cleo) Cornelius, Julie (Robert) Cornelius Barton, Rosalea Valdez Cornelius. Charlene is preceded in death by a great-grandson, twin Bradley M. Strujenske; three sisters: Harriet (Norbert Sr.) Jorgenson, Evangeline Van Stippen, Irene (LeRoy) Lenhart; four brothers: Harrison (Louise) Cornelius, Merline (Janice) Cornelius, and Ronald Cornelius Sr. Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. with the Oneida Singers at 6:30 p.m. and visitation will continue on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Oneida Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church from 11a.m. until services at 1 p.m. with President Andy Summers officiating. Burial will take place in the Oneida Nations Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com Charlene was extremely proud to be an Oneida. A special thank you to the Unity Hospice for her excellent care, sisters and brother and her extended family and special friends Lois and Rochelle for all your care and concern.
  Person ID	I106552	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Cornelius, Charles,   b. 8 Jun 1897   d. 22 Dec 1944 (Age 47 years)
  Mother	Sickles, Frances,   b. Abt 1902, , , New York, USA d. Abt 1958 (Age ~ 56 years)
  Family ID	F40468	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Cornelius, Charlene Formerly Mrs. Martin Cooper