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John Nelson Obituary
He was born Dec. 16, 1953, in Chicago, to Charles and Dorothea (Hannon) Nelson. On July 11, 1975, he married Janet Engstrom at Zion Lutheran Church in McHenry.
He was married for 36 years. He was a lifelong Journeyman Carpenter involved with major projects with the Deep tunnel, high rises and bridges, and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed the outdoors, helping others, and mostly spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Janet of McHenry; three children, Jason (Cyndi) Nelson of Johnsburg, Joshua Nelson of Woodstock and Heather (Justin) Evenson of Johnsburg; his grandchildren, Dannielle, Karley, Jack and Hannah Nelson; his mother, Marion (Robert) Graff; his siblings, Mary Lou (John) Kitchner of Glen Burnie, Md., Sue LaVarre of Crystal Lake, Chris (Karen) Kennebeck of Bartlett, Sue Kennebeck of Ringwood, Paul Nusbaum of Wonder Lake, Cindy Kennebeck of Monroe, Wis., and Dave Kennebeck of McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothea Nelson; a brother, Mike Kennebeck; and a sister, Leanne Nusbaum.
The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 10:30 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection is celebrated at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1401 N. Richmond, McHenry. Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Nelson
joshua nelson
May 21, 2011
i love you and miss you and will be lost forever you where my superman love your son joshua
Megan Supol
May 11, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I only met John a few times, I know that Tony thought he was a great guy! Now they can hang out together.
mike [bunky] riley
May 11, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Barry Schlieben
May 10, 2011
To Heather and Family
I have only known John for the last 5 or 6 years, and found him to be a great guy. and have enjoyed working with him on several projects. I will miss talking with him and his freindshp
Kevin and Tracy Doherty
May 8, 2011
Jan and Family
We are all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. John was a great man and a wonderful neighbor. We are here if you are ever in need of anything. God bless.
Vicki Mehler
May 8, 2011
Dear Jan, Jason, Heather and Josh, Justin, Cindy, and all of John's family ... much love and many heartfelt thoughts for you all at this time... John is for ever at peace and for ever a part of me. Cheers mate and thankyou! Vik
JEFF JOHNSON
May 8, 2011
THANK YOU !!!
YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND.
I KNOW YOU WILL REST IN PEACE.
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