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WINIFRED NELSON Obituary
Born Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1923, in Sycamore, to Lemuel and Eula Mae (Hart) Roush, Winifred graduated from Sycamore High School in 1941. She married Morris E. Nelson on Saturday, Aug. 16, 1941, at Sycamore United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 2005.
Winifred worked as a sales associate for DeKalb Florist, retiring in 1974. She was a lifelong member of Sycamore United Methodist Church, where she was very involved. Winifred was the former WSCS woman of the year at West Chicago Methodist Church. She served as Sunday school superintendent and as chairwoman of the funeral committee, and was a member of the Esther Circle. Winifred was happiest when her family was together.
Survivors include her five children, Sharon Lee (Don) Coan of San Clemente, Calif., Linda K. (Herb) Buhr of DeKalb, Larry E. (Barbara) Nelson of Warrenville, Tom C. (Marilyn) Nelson of Sycamore and Dianna L. (Kim A.) Nix of Fayetteville, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, Mike, Brett, Sandi, Jozi, Jason, Matt, Kerry, Dara, Kim, Andy, Tami and Zeke; 21 great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, James (Doris) Roush and Marvin (Phyllis) Roush; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Roush, Vera Worden and Inez Sanders; and her friend, Joan Roush.
She was predeceased by her husband; parents; two brothers, Austin and Richard Roush; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Roush.
Special thanks go to the staff at DeKalb County Hospice, Kishwaukee Community Hospital, and Oak Crest.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 15, at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore, with the Rev. Harlene Harden officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the family of Winifred E. Nelson for a fund to be established at a later date.
Arrangements were completed by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel. For additional information or to share a memory or condolence, visit www.OlsonFH.com or call 815-895-6589.
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Memories and Condolences
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John & Bev Day
December 18, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karen Feltz
December 17, 2012
Linda, so sorry to read about the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with your mother and my prayers are with you and your family.
Rick & Wanda Leifheit
December 14, 2012
We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Winnie was a very special person. Both Morrie and Winnie were the best neighbors and were like grandparents to our son, Ben. Our deepest sympathies are with your family. May Winnie rest in peace.
Sue Brammerlo Dirker
December 14, 2012
Linda & Herb-
Was so sorry to here of your mother's passing. I'm sure I speak for the entire Celebration Chorale family when offering my condolences & prayers to you. Hugs to you both (((((((((hugs))))))))
Linda Rolf Anderson
December 14, 2012
Linda and Family:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
Cherish the memories and God's Blessings to your family.
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