Delores M. Cornell (85) of Effingham

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Published on December 20 2020 6:10 am

Delores M. Cornell, 85, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Private family services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham.

Memorials may be made to the Effingham American Legion Post 120. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.

Delores was born on April 13, 1935, in Effingham, IL, to George and Lucille (Pippin) Miller. She married Herman J. Cornell on April 28, 1951. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2020.

Delores enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Over the years, she babysat many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Delores had a bit of a sweet tooth and loved playing the Illinois Lottery. She had worked at Norge-Fedders and the Illinois Glove Factory in Effingham.

Delores is survived by her children, Kathy (Dan) Koester of Effingham, Deb (Chuck) Wiedman of Effingham, Kenny (Susie) Cornell of Effingham, and Terri (Darryl) Cain of Mason; grandchildren, Janet (Marvin) Reed, Christie deceased (Scott) Graumenz, Mark (Jolene) Fulk, David deceased (Elizabeth) Wiedman, Kevin (Aja) Wiedman, Michael (Jill) Wiedman, Caden Wiedman, Danny (Lisa) Cornell, Robby Cornell, Julie Cornell, Doug (Dee) Grzenia, Jacob (Bianca) Cain, Greg (Clara) Koester, Cheryl (Richard) Foreman, Diana (Melissa) Koester, and Denice (Neil) Mahaffey; numerous great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marcia Miller, Madonna Bushur, Verena Niemerg, Teresa Miller, Tom (Doris) Cornell, Becky Cornell, and Barb Cornell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman; grandchildren, Christie Graumenz and David Wiedman; and siblings, George Miller, Fred Miller, Myrle Miller, and Frankie Joyce “Joy” Loy.