Cornelius Iron Cloud

Funeral services for Cornelius Iron Cloud, 60, of Mobridge will be at 1 PM, Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Messiah Church. The procession will leave Kesling Funeral Home at 10 AM Thursday. Cornelius passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his residence. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.
Inyan Luta "Red Stone", Cornelius Evan Iron Cloud "Corny", was the proud son of the late Thomas and Rita Iron Cloud. Cornelius was born on July 2, 1962 at Fort Yates, ND. Little Old Creek (out in the country) is where he called home. He enjoyed being outside on a beautiful day, swimming, boxing and playing on the bunking barrel. What he loved most was horse back riding and helping with ranching and if you couldn't find him he would be at his Auntie Mazzie's house helping with anything she needed.
Cornelius had a one of a kind sense of humor, his laugh and smile were contagious.
He took great pride in who he was and the family he came from-Mahpiya Maza. As Corny got older he established a home and family in Winterhaven, CA where he had four children. While in California he continued to work as a rancher. Cornelius joined the work force as a BIA Firefighter and later was hired for maintenance for Quechan Housing.
Corny was a very traditional man as he enjoyed attending Pow-Wow's and gatherings. During a time, he held his father's eagle fan. Tradition was the thing he never left out. He made sure his children were taught family traditions, Hunkpapa Sioux and Quechan.
After returning to Standing Rock, he would always introduce his kids to the family. As he became a grandfather, he loved spending his time and helping in any way he could. He was a great protector to his family. Cornelius was known for his cooking and baking. He always made sure everyone had something to eat. He will be greatly missed.
Cornelius is survived his daughters, Bethany Shell Track of Bismarck, ND, Celisse (Juan) Cornejo, Stella (Stella's Wayne) Iron Cloud, Aunt Mazzie Shelton (Mom) she was very special to him. Grandchildren, Brina Iron Cloud, Jason Coyote Jr., Cylis Iron Cloud, Jasper Cornejo, Alfred Cornejo, Rubi Cornejo, Faye Short and James Chaipos all of Winterhaven, CA. Sisters; Lenora Iron Cloud, Myra Bendickson, brothers; Del Iron Cloud or Rapid City, Wayne Thompson of Little Eagle. Cornelius had many family and friends, too numerous to mention. On April 5, 2023 Cornelius was greeted to the spirit world by his parents, Thomas and Rita Iron Cloud, his son, Thomas Iron Cloud, grandsons, Mark Iron Cloud, Juan and Jeremiah Chaipos, brothers, Alfred, Myron and Frank Iron Cloud, sisters, Heidi Iron Cloud, Florestine Bobtail Bear and Tyra Iron Cloud.