Robert John Cornelisse
August 31, 1952 - August 6, 2013
ROBERT'S OBITUARY:Robert J. Cornelisse, aged 60 of Scottville, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Robert was born on August 31, 1952 in Grand Rapids to Harold and Colleen “Cookie” (Bolema) Cornelisse, and married Linda Stiller on August 3, 1979 at the family farm in Scottville. He and Linda have celebrated 34 years together. Robert served his country following graduation with the United States Air Force. He worked alongside his stepfather on their dairy and asparagus farm for many years, before his health no longer allowed. Robert enjoyed spending time with his sons hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father Harold, his stepfather Maurice Langfeldt, and his sister Barb Turley. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Linda, his 3 sons Jan Anderson of Ludington, Robert Cornelisse Jr. of Scottville, and Craig (Jana) Cornelisse of Pentwater, his grandchildren Derek Anderson currently serving in the Marine Corps, Jayde, Makenna, Makaylah, Craig Jr., and Hunter Cornelisse, his mother Cookie Langfeldt of Lakeview, his sisters Bonnie (David) Faterkowski of Texas, and Brenda (Tom) Ford of Lakeview, his stepsisters Cheryl (Tom) Story of Scottville, Lyn Delaney of Grand Rapids, and Maureen Smith of Ludington, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held for Robert at 4:00 PM on Monday, August 12 at the Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville, with Pastor Mick Sutton officiating. Friends may meet with his family for a time of visitation on Monday afternoon from 3:00 PM until time of services at the funeral home. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Michigan – Mason County.
ROBERT'S OBITUARY:Robert J. Cornelisse, aged 60 of Scottville, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Robert was born on August 31, 1952 in Grand Rapids to Harold and Colleen “Cookie” (Bolema) Cornelisse, and married Linda Stiller on August... View Obituary & Service Information