Mary Kay Cornelissen

Mary Kay (Terry) Cornelissen, age 79, passed away on June 23, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1945 to Clarence and Helen (Chriske) Terry.

She is survived by her husband, Dale; children: Terry (Cori) Cornelissen, Jon (Allison) Cornelissen, Ross (Karen) Cornelissen; Grandchildren: Keana and Shaela Cornelissen, Andrew Fitzpatrick (Erica), Sam Cornelissen, Benny Cornelissen, Nolan Cornelissen, Evan Cornelissen; Great-Grandchildren: Aiden and Isaiah, as well as numerous special nieces and nephews. Mary Kay is further survived by her sister: Claire Lofdahl, sister-in-law: Jeanne (Cornelissen) Kabat (Terry).

Preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law Harry and Janet Cornelissen, brother Patrick (Jane) Terry, sister Barbara (Arnold)Van Beek, brother-in-law Richard Cornelissen

She attended Annunciation Grade School and graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1964. On October 7, 1967, she married Dale Cornelissen at Annunciation Church.

Mary Kay was employed by Sears & Roebuck as a Department Manager, medical office assistant and retail saleswomen’s clothing.

She was involved in numerous organizations, including: Cub Scout den mother, Our Lady of Charity Guild-officer, Service League of Green Bay- officer.

First it must be mentioned that Mary Kay Terry was most proud of her Irish heritage. She went to Ireland three times with her sisters.

Mary Kay and Dale especially enjoyed their 18 years at their home in Venice with all their Florida friends. The 19 years at their cottage on the Bay were the most memorable making friends that continue to this day.

Mary Kay was a huge Packer fan and we enjoyed our Packer tickets for many years. She was especially happy when attending our children and grandchildren’s sporting events, concerts and dance recitals. The grandchildren always made her smile and those smiles were especially important in her later years.

She is most proud to have served on John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in her senior year of high school. She attended his rally in Green Bay and had a very special moment when she was standing outside by the door of his limo when Kennedy came out. She was pushed halfway into the limo by the crowd only to look up to see Kennedy laughing as secret service agents tried to get her out. She has a large poster of him and an official letter signed by him thanking her for working on his committee.

Mary Kay often said in her later years, I can't believe how lucky we have been to have traveled to so many places, made so many new friends everywhere and most especially to have the children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family members that God blessed us with.

Family and friends may visit at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Allouez, on Thursday, June 26, from 4-7pm. A prayer service will conclude the evening. Visitation will continue Friday, at the church, from 9:00-10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with Fr. Tom Reynebeau officiating. Cotter Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

"May the Road Rise to Meet You"

"Erin go Bragh"