Steve A. Cornelius

Steve Cornelius, 70, died May 3rd 2024 at his home in Sterling KS. He was born September 18, 1953 in Kinsley, Kansas to Paul and Agnes (Williamson) Cornelius. He grew up in Kinsley and graduated from Kinsley High School and Northwest Kansas Area Vo-Tech School completing the communications technology program. His entire career was spent in the telecommunications industry.

His favorite pastimes were hunting, racing, and restoring his 1971 Mustang Mach 1.

On November 23, 1973 he married Bonnie Hirsh. They celebrated their 50th anniversary this last year.

Survivors include wife Bonnie, son David (Stephanie) Cornelius of Sterling, granddaughters Kylee Cornelius of Austin, TX and Kaitlyn Cornelius of Sterling, brother Dave Cornelius of Hutchinson, and sister Lisa (Brian) Sparke of Kinsley, and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Courtney Cornelius, and his sidekick Coco the Lab.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be 11am, Friday, May 10th at Hillside Cemetery at Kinsley, KS with family friend Pastor Mike Miller officiating. Luncheon following at St. Nicholas Parish Center.

Memorials to Traditions Health & Hospice Care, in care of McKillip Funeral Home, Kinsley Kansas.