Gregory Cornelius's obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2020 in Emmetsburg, Iowa

Gregory Cornelius

January 27, 1950 - October 24, 2020 (70 years old)

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Gregory Cornelius's obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2020 in Emmetsburg, Iowa

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Martin-Mattice Funeral Home

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Gregory Cornelius

January 27, 1950 - October 24, 2020 (70 years old)

Emmetsburg, Iowa

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Gregory Cornelius Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gregory Cornelius of Emmetsburg, Iowa, born in Estherville, Iowa, who passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gregory Cornelius to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Cornelius and Esther Cornelius (Behrends); his stepfather Mickey Gappa; his siblings, Francis Cornelius, Matthew Gappa and Patricia Rider; and his great-nephew Justin Dixon.

He is survived by : his wife Connie Jean Jurries of Emmetsburg, Iowa; his daughters, Angela Cornelius of Emmetsburg, Brenda Christensen (John) of Emmetsburg and Rebecca Niederkofler (Joe) of Forest City, Iowa; his grandchildren, Jordan Christensen, Katelyn Christensen, Dylan Frink and Kayla Frink; his great grandchild Aaliyah Lawson; and his sisters, Judy Thurston (Blaine) of Spencer, Karen Goettsche of Emmetsburg and Margaret Krall (Richard) of Boone, Iowa. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home



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