Mary Margurite Cornwell

     Mary Marguerite Cornwell, age 86, of Stanton, MI, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, MI.
     A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home
     Mary was born in Flint, MI, on March 30, 1939, the daughter of Louis Lugwig and Marguerite Mary (Corey) Marks. She graduated from Saginaw High School then went on to raise four wonderful children before returning to school. In the 1970s, Mary attended Lansing Community College. She received an associate’s degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and would go on to work at Ingham Medical Center Orthopedic Floor for over 21 years before her retirement. During her retirement, Mary spent time working at Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, MI.
     On April 19, 1957, Mary married the love of her life, Richard Lee Cornwell. They spent 55 wonderful years together prior to his passing on January 16, 2013.
     Mary had a passion for traveling, especially with her siblings. Many Vegas trips to the casinos were taken over the years. At home, she could be found scrapbooking at the kitchen table, or spending time around the fire pit at Derby Lake. She always looked forward to the Marks-Fischer reunions, Christmases, and any reason to get together with her family.
     She is survived by her children: Tara Cornwell, Lorrie Polinkus, and Lance Cornwell; her grandchildren: Brook Polinkus, Holly Polinkus, Christopher Cornwell, Samantha Cornwell, and Alexandra Cornwell; and her step-granddaughter Christine Davis. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Kali Polinkus, Ayva Polinkus, Nova Polinkus, Eliya Dean, Xavier Dean, and Ava Villarreal; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard; her son Clayton Cornwell; and her siblings: Della (Al) Altscheffel, Jane (Rex) Cummings, and Ronald (Losia) Marks.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.