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This memorial website was created in memory of our husband/father, Marshall Cornell, 85, born on May 7, 1928 and passed away on March 27, 2014. We will remember him forever.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on May 17th at Knox Presbyterian Church in Naperville, IL. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to either:

     1. Knox Presbyterian Memorial Fund
          - 1105 Catalpa Ln, Naperville, IL 60540

     2. Parkinson Association of the Rockies
          - http://www.parkinsonrockies.org/get-involved/donate

 

 

Feel free to visit his wife's (Betty) memorial at: Betty Cornell's forever missed memorial

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May 7
May 7
Happy Birthday Dad,
Was looking over a bunch of pictures and getting the biggest smile seeing all the special moments you shared and provided with all of us over the years. For me you are and always will be My Hero. Miss you bunches. Love you Dad ❤️
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May 7
May 7
Hi Marsh,
It's funny how we write these as if you have something in heaven that allows you to read these posts. Everyone knows the internet doesn't reach that far.

I wanted to hear your laugh at that just now. Your sense of humor always made me laugh. I am hoping that what happens when I type here, you are actually sitting next to me as I type, saying something encouraging and happy I stopped by. One of my favorite memories was of when you and I went shopping for a tackle box for my flute repair supplies, and me imagining how it might have felt for you, getting a tackle box for your daughter-in-law. Weird, cool, different? I miss you Marsh. Love, Deb
March 27
March 27
Hi Dad,
Thinking of you the past few days, quick to share an anecdote with my co-workers of what a great dad and father you were. Every time I see a canoe I instantly think of you. All of us children and grandchildren were blessed to have you guide us and lead by example.
Love, Rick
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
Happy Birthday Dad. Thinking about you today and everyday. Remembering all the fun times we shared from sitting on your shoulders at the Madison parade to cheering me on during sporting events to ordering the same food at the restaurants lol. Sure do miss you. Love you Dad ❤️
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
Happy birthday Dad!
We are thinking of you today. We are remembering all the good times we shared.  I remember the time I watched you put things together and you teaching me. Tink

Love,
Cathy,Bill,William and Molly



March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
Hi Dad…. Thinking about you today. Thank you for all your love, kindness & guidance. Miss you everyday and miss your puns too
Love you,
Jon
May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022
Hi Dad.....thinking about you on your birthday. Looking at a bunch of pics of you and I and the family. Sure do miss you. Jon sends his love. He is doing really well these days. Love you Dad very much!!! XOXO
March 29, 2022
March 29, 2022
Hi Marsh,
I just left Betty a note about how to grow a tomato from a seedling plant. Maybe both of you could send me some advice? I miss you.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
Happy birthday Dad!
We are thinking of you today and remember all the good times we shared. We miss you and mom.
Love Cathy,Bill,William and Molly


May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
Happy birthday Marsh!
This year I have a back yard patio for the first time. It's not a garden yet because I don't have anything to plant. I wish I could do a spring garden shopping with you and Betty. You would know just the thing! I miss you very much!
Love, Deb
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
Happy birthday Dad. Thinking of you today. Remembering all the fond memories we shared.. Today we adopted a puppy border collie her name is Molly. She is so cute and curious. We miss you. Love , Cathy,, Bill and William
March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019
Dad,
We are thinking about you today. The maple​ tree is very tall and starting to bud . What started as a skinny stick when you and Bill planted it turned in to a mighty maple. The birds and squirrels also enjoy the tree. We love you and miss you.
   Love, Cathy, Bill and William
May 7, 2018
May 7, 2018
Happy Birthday Marsh. Missing you.  I hope Betty is making you a great cake. Remember, no calories in heaven! Love, Deb
May 7, 2018
May 7, 2018
Happy Birthday Dad. I hope you are playing a round of golf today with Mom and your buddies!

Love, Rick
November 27, 2017
November 27, 2017
Dad,
Thought of you on Thanksgiving, recalling your skill as master carver. Thank you for always being there for us.
Love, Rick
June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017
Happy Father's Day Dad !! Thank you for making me the Dad & person I am today. Sure do miss you. Love you Dad......Jon
May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017
Happy birthday, Dad! I hope you are grilling bratwursts today for everyone.

Love, Rick
March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
Dad.....thinking about you today & everyday. Thank you for all you did to make me a better person . Love you & miss you very much !!!
March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
Dad,
Thinking of you today. I have so many good memories.
            Love, Cathy
March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
Dad,
Thinking of you today. Thank you for being such a great role model.
Love, Rick
March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
Hi Marsh,
I like to think of you and Betty hanging out together now. I miss you. Love,
Deb
December 26, 2016
December 26, 2016
Merry Christmas Dad,

  Thank you for all your kindness & love you showed us on Christmas and everyday. So many fun memories. Miss you bunches but know you and Mom are right next to us.

   Love,

   Jon
December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas Dad,

Thank you for all of your love and sacrifice to ensure your children always looked forward to rising (very) early Christmas morning! You perfectly exemplified a 'Christmas Dad'.

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
  - Mother Teresa

Love, Rick
June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016
  Happy Anniversary, Marsh. Thinking of you today on what would have been our 59th anniversary. What wonderful memories I have of our wedding and the wonderful years we had together. My love always. Betty
May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016
Happy Birthday, Marsh. Thinking of you with my love today and I won't remind you of our age. Doesn't that sound familiar? I am grateful for all the memories, pictures and all for they are wonderful to look at and remind me how grateful I am for all the years we had together with each other and with our wonderful family.The boys are coming over for Mother's Day today for Brunch. We will also finish Rick's Birthday cake plus honor your birthday. The Lemkes called me yesterday on your birthday. They were going out to eat for Bill's Birthday. Remember those days of you celebrating together? My Love, Betty
May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016
Happy Birthday Dad,
Despite working long hours, you always managed to find time to spend with us: teaching us tennis, bowling, and golf; taking us camping or canoeing; or taking us on a vacation. You exemplified a perfect dad: putting your family first, all awhile demonstrating a strong work ethic.

Thanks for being such a strong role model in my life.

Love, Rick
May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016
Happy Birthday Marsh. I work at a food pantry on Saturdays. There are about 200 clients each week - and a good percentage of them tell me really bad puns. They think they're clever, but they don't know about you. Miss you. Love, Deb
March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016
Hi Marsh, Miss you very much. You have done so much for so many. Lots of love,  Deb
March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016
Happy Easter, Marsh, from all the family. We think of you all the time and miss you very much.We have so many wonderfull and precious memories. God Bless you and keep you save and happy. My love to you. Betty
March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016
To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die." - Anonymous

Love, Rick
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Marsh,

Happy Thanksgiving. Thinking of you and all of the turkeys you carved for our family dinners!

Love, Your Family
May 25, 2015
May 25, 2015
Hi Marsh,
     Happy Memorial Day. Thinking of you and remembering all the special days we spent together, the holidays, picnics, parades, family gatherings, great trips and vacations.
       My Love Always, Betty
May 9, 2015
May 9, 2015
Dad Happy Birthday! thank you for all the good times we have shared. Love, Cathy
May 7, 2015
May 7, 2015
Happy Birthday Dad !!!! Thinking of you and remembering all the special birthdays we spent together and fun memories. Thank you for all that you have done to make me a better person & father. Miss you bunches but know you are right there next to me and us everyday........Love , Jon
May 7, 2015
May 7, 2015
Marsh, Happy Birthday! Thinking of you today and of the many memories we have of all the special Birthday celebrations we had. The many pictures and DVD,s we have are wonderful of you and all the family. How great it is to have all these beautiful memories of you, your life, our family. Thank you for all your love. I miss you.
Love, Bets
May 7, 2015
May 7, 2015
Happy Birthday, Dad. I will never forget all the efforts and sacrifices you made to get us where we are now. I will always love you.
March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015
Hi Dad........sure do miss you but I know you are watching us all the time. You give me strength everyday and I'm very proud to be your son. Love you Dad !!!
March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015
Dad,
I am thinking of you today. I fixed a kitchen drawer and was proud that I did. Then I thought of you and how you taught me to fix things and to have patience as well.Thank you. Also miss your puns. Miss you.
              Love, Cathy(tink)
March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015
Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.
Love, Rick
March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015
You are missed Marsh. You were so patient and loving to me. I remember when I was repairing instruments for a living, you bought me a tackle box for a Christmas present. It probably was an odd gift to give a girl, but I was thrilled. I'm honored to have been one of the people in your life. Always thinking of you. Love, Deb
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2014
Dad,
Its New Years Eve and I was thinking of you and reflecting on the fun times we have shared. Thank you for being a wonderful father, grandfather and being kind, patient, and caring. We love you.
             Love, Cathy, Bill and William
December 25, 2014
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas, Marsh!

Thinking of you with much love, and warmed by favorite memories of our wonderful life together with the joy of family and friends.

Remember, I will always love you.

Bets
December 24, 2014
December 24, 2014
Dad,
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the happy memories, we hope you are at peace. -Love, Cathy, Bill, and William
November 27, 2014
November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving, Marsh! We love you.
- Betty, Jon, Rick, and Jon
November 27, 2014
November 27, 2014
Dad,
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all the happy memories we have shared with you.
        Love, Cathy, Bill and William
November 11, 2014
November 11, 2014
Dad,
Thanks for not only serving our family, but for our country!
Love, Rick
November 11, 2014
November 11, 2014
Dad,
Happy veterans day! We are thinking of you today.
   Love, Cathy, Bill, and William
May 7, 2014
May 7, 2014
My Dear Marsh,

Happy Birthday. Remember...I will always love you.

Love, Bets
April 30, 2014
April 30, 2014
Marsh,
You were an amazing man. I enjoyed our time together. I always looked foward to our time together reading the paper, playing bingo, listening to music, or talking. You were always so kind and loving. To your wonderful family. May God bless you and give you peace during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing your father and husband with us. We loved him. 
Becca, Columbine
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May 7
May 7
Happy Birthday Dad,
Was looking over a bunch of pictures and getting the biggest smile seeing all the special moments you shared and provided with all of us over the years. For me you are and always will be My Hero. Miss you bunches. Love you Dad ❤️
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May 7
May 7
Hi Marsh,
It's funny how we write these as if you have something in heaven that allows you to read these posts. Everyone knows the internet doesn't reach that far.

I wanted to hear your laugh at that just now. Your sense of humor always made me laugh. I am hoping that what happens when I type here, you are actually sitting next to me as I type, saying something encouraging and happy I stopped by. One of my favorite memories was of when you and I went shopping for a tackle box for my flute repair supplies, and me imagining how it might have felt for you, getting a tackle box for your daughter-in-law. Weird, cool, different? I miss you Marsh. Love, Deb
March 27
March 27
Hi Dad,
Thinking of you the past few days, quick to share an anecdote with my co-workers of what a great dad and father you were. Every time I see a canoe I instantly think of you. All of us children and grandchildren were blessed to have you guide us and lead by example.
Love, Rick
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May 7
Hi Dad,
Was thinking back to all the wonderful things you did and thought about these three. Making a homemade certificate for me when I struck out the side in a little league game. You and Bumpa taking me to Yankee Stadium for my first game. You buying soda cans for our Lincoln Jr High basketball team to celebrate in the locker room after we won the championship . Love you Dad 

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April 1, 2016

I saw a cardinal today and thought of how dad enjoyed watching and listening to the birds. At Pine Lake we went on a canoe trip in the early morning and just enjoyed the sounds of the lake. From the birds flying above, critters on the shore, fish jumping it was so peaceful. Until I started talking about the things that I saw just in case he didn't see them :) I'm so grateful to have those special memories. Thank you dad.
                                                     Love, Cathy 

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