June Eloise Cornelius

June Eloise Cornelius
Des Moines, Iowa

June Eloise Cornelius, age 107, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Iowa Jewish Life Center in Des Moines. She was born the daughter of Jacob and Kittie Cornelius on June 30, 1913 in Pella, Iowa.

June graduated from Eddyville High School in 1931. She was employed with Telephone Co. in both Eddyville and New Hampton, IA. June transferred to North Carolina in 1942 and worked at Ft. Bragg Military Reservation in the signal office and Marine Air Station in Cherry Point, NC. Later, she sold Yellow Page directory advertising for 10 years. June returned to Des Moines in 1956, employed as a cashier at Northwestern Bell. She retired in 1978 with 34 ½ years served. June also worked part-time for over 20 years as receptionist at Scottish Rite Park.

June attended her 75th Eddyville class reunion in June 2006. Holy year pilgrimage to England, France, and Italy in 1950. She was a member of Telephone Pioneer of America, CWA Retired Club, Catholic Daughters of America, St. Ambrose Cathedral, and Mercy Guild. Also, several environmental and humane organizations. June enjoyed being around people, travelling and trips to Prairie Meadows Casino.

She is lovingly survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High St., Des Moines. She will be laid to rest at Eddyville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to either American Red Cross, St. Ambrose Cathedral or the Animal Rescue League in her memory.

A sincere thank you to the Iowa Jewish Life Center for their loving care of June for the last few years.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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