Photo courtesy of Apfel Funeral Home - Grand Island
Nov 10, 1944 - Feb 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I grew up with Connie at Dist #21 north of St. Paul and I always thought of her as one of the nicest people I knew. She could teach us all how to treat others. You all are in our prayers.
Gary Craig, St. Paul NE
February 11, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Connie had such a kind, gentle and sweet spirit. She was such a beautiful person. May you all be comforted with the love and peace of God and the family and friends who loved her so dearly. She truly leaves a great legacy.
Jen Rembish
February 10, 2013 | Hutto, TX
Deepest Sympathy, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Linda (Placzek)Eilenstine
February 10, 2013 | Grand Island, NE
Kellie, LaVonne,Loretta and families, I am so saddened to hear of Connie's death. She was a wonderful woman. She was always so kind and welcoming. I have many good memories of time spent with her and Wilbur, and the rest of the family. I know she will be greatly missed by many. You have been, and will remain in my prayers.
Maureen Wagoner
February 10, 2013 | Phillips, NE
Kelly and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your beautiful mother passing away. Please know she was like a sister to me and I will miss her terribly. I have so many wonderful memories that we shared throughout the years. You are in our prayers Kelly as I know it will be a big void in your life as it always is losing a parent. Love and hugs to all of you.
Dave & Virginia Bartunek
February 10, 2013 | St. Libory, NE
Kellie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
deb maly
February 10, 2013
TO Connie's Family, We send you our heartfelt symathy to all. Connie was always a joy to visit with. Paul & Marie Glause
marie glause
February 10, 2013 | St. Libory, NE
LaVonne, Loretta and Kellie,
We offer our sincerest sympathy, memories of Connie and our families will remain forever.
Judy & Larry Mackin
February 10, 2013 | Phoenix, AZ
Kellie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Pauly Munoz
Lisa Munoz
February 09, 2013 | Omaha, NE
Connie R. Nielsen, 68, of Grand Island, Nebraska died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center.Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at. Resurrection Catholic Church with the Rev. John Schlaf officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation hours will be Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Apfel Funeral Home is caring for the family.Connie R. Nielsen was born November 10, 1944 in St. Paul, Nebraska the daughter of Alvin & Alice (Kiser) Layher. She received her education in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School with the class of 1963.She was united in marriage to Wilbur Nielsen, on June 5, 1965, at St. Paul, Nebraska. The couple lived in St. Libory for a brief time, and then moved to Grand Island. Connie worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for several different employers in Grand Island. She retired in 2007.Connie enjoyed time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved playing cards, games of chance, traveling and doing various crafts.She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church.Survivors of the immediate family include her daughter and son in law, Kellie and Kevin Brittain of Grand Island; two sisters and one brother in law, LaVonne Hansen of Seward, NE and Loretta and Lawrence Kowalski of St. Paul, NE; two grandchildren, Chelsie and Zach Brittain both of Grand Island; and many special nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Nielsen and her son, Jeffrey Nielsen.Memorials are suggested to the family.
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