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Dolores Nielsen Obituary

Dolores K. "Spike" Nielsen, 84, died after a brief illness April 30, 2013.

A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was a member of the Altar Guild, the Medina Spinning and Weaving Guild and the Handweaver's Guild of America.

Preceded in death by brothers, Donald (Carol) and Ronald (Margaret) Speicher and sister, JoAnn (Ronald) Bott, she is survived by husband, Olaf; children, Paula (Robert) Wade of New York, Eric (Jean) of Richfield, Lisa of Richfield, and Peter (Renae) of Salem; grandchildren, Kari, Erica and Janna Wade of New York; Kyle and Trevor of Richfield, and Gina, Laina, and Hunter of Salem; great-grandson, Cameron of New York; brothers, Kenneth (Delores) Speicher of Tallmadge and Richard (Judy) Speicher of Wadsworth; and a niece and nephews.

Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence, Light a Candle or Send Flowers, visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com



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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on May 2, 2013.
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Spike,a dear friend,we shared many memories at ACH ER. Her love and kindness will always be with us. Carolyn Summers

May 7, 2013

We will have a moment of silence to remember our dear Spike at our ED Lunch next Feb. Spike loved visiting with all her co-workers and telling stories of old times in the ED.
She will be greatly missed...

Loretta Vaughan

May 7, 2013

Spike was a great and talented lady who was much loved.
She will be dearly missed.

Mary Lester

May 5, 2013

Spike was one classy lady. She was quick to help, quick to laugh and a delight to be around. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Gail Dixon
Medina Spinning and Weaving Guild

May 2, 2013

She will be missed by her many friends, as well as her family. Our thoughts are with you

John and Jan

May 2, 2013

To all the wonderful Nielsens, we share your grief. She was one of the greatest and will be missed so very much. Love, Bob and Ruth

Bob and Ruth Lewis

May 2, 2013

Spike will be deeply missed by all the people whose lives she touched. Our sincere sympathy at this time. Jan and Kevin

May 2, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes

May 2, 2013

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