Obituary of Mary Ann Cornelius

Mary Ann Cornelius (nee Dillon) Age 74. As rest peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born on December 3, 1942 in Joliet to William Francis and Marjorie (nee Mull) Dillon. She was a lifelong Joliet and Plainfield area resident. A graduate of St. Francis Academy Class of 1960 and worked several jobs around Joliet before retiring as a teller from First Midwest Bank. Mary Ann was a big people person that enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren the most. Survived by her two sons; Craig Cornelius (Margy Malak) and Jeffrey (Christine) Cornelius; four grandchildren, Dakota "Cody" Lorenz, Jeffrey Jr, Justin and Macy Cornelius; and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded by her beloved husband of 51 years, Richard Cornelius, Jr. (2016). Funeral Services for Mary Ann Cornelius will be held Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.