Dorothy Nelson's Obituary
Mrs. Nelson, 82, passed away at Lincoln Village Convalescent Center on Tuesday, June 26, 2007. She was born in Racine on June 16, 1925 to the late: Harry and Alida (nee: Hansen) Carlson. She lived all of her life in Racine. She was united in marriage to Arnold Nelson in Racine on May 31, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1980.
She attended Calvary Memorial Church. She was employed as a CNA at High Ridge Healthcare Center for 6 years retiring in 1986.
She is survived by two daughters, Kristine (Robert) Jorgensen of Racine, Karen Nelson of Flagstaff, AZ; five grandchildren, Paul, Kelli, Dana, Alida and Thor; two great-grandchildren James and Kya; two sisters, Jean Bird of Holland, MI, Carol (Dick) Jorgenson of Grand Rapids, MI, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Ave. on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Nathan James officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may meet with the family at the Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday, July 1, 2007 from 3-5 p.m.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Nelson to Calvary Memorial Church or Hospice Advantage have been suggested.
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