Colleen J. Cornell, 46, De Pere, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1969 to John and Ethel (Kuehl) Cain Sr. Colleen married her true love Craig Cornell on July 14, 1990 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wayside. They built a life together including their home, physically and spiritually. She enjoyed knitting, creative memories, greeting cards, camping, gardening and Christian music. She was a member of Encore at the YWCA Green Bay.

Colleen liked taking her children, nieces and nephews to the zoo, amusement parks, and swimming pools; attending bible study groups; cheering and watching her children in sporting events; family movie time and helping others whatever the need. Most of all Colleen loved being a mother and wife doing things with her family. She made it fun for everyone around her. We remember her lively laugh and warm hearted smile that warmed our souls. She loved deeply and lived life passionately, faithful to God every step of the way, a real inspiration for many. She is loved and missed deeply.

Survivors include her husband, Craig M. Cornell; children, Kent L. (Marrissa) Cornell; Clint J. Cornell; Christian J. Cornell; her father, John Cain Sr.; brothers and sisters, Candy Smith; Kathleen Cain; John (Jane) Cain Jr.; Jeffrey Cain; James Cain; Jerome (Julie) Cain; Melody Cain; Joel (Debbie) Cain; Jed (Sheri) Cain; Shawn Furrh; Jesse (Jenny) Cain; godparents, June Kuehl and John Cain Jr.; in-laws, Leland and Lynn Cornell; Her constant companions, Buddy, Zoey and Sandy.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Cain; brother, Jason Cain; grandparents, George and Theresa Kuehl; James and Maude Cain.

Family and friends may call at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, East-Town location, 2379 East Mason St., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 from 4 until 7 p.m. and after 9 a.m. on Thursday, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1731 St. Agnes Drive. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com