Charlene Cornelius

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 and was employed there for many years.
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 Cornelius (Norbert Sr.) Jorgenson, Evangeline Cornelius Van Stippen, Irene Cornelius (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 11 a.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.