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Sophie Nicholas Obituary

(Nee Georgiady) Born Feb. 4, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI. Died peacefully June 24, 2005. Preceded in death by George, her best friend and beloved husband of 50 years. Devoted mother of Charles, Alexander (Tina) and Eileen (Brian) Nelson. Loving grandma of Alexandra, Anastasia, Ariana, Kristina, Sophia and Nikko. Cherished aunt of Anne Iding and Dianne Kotsonis. Also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Visitation at the Funeral Home Mon., June 27, 5-7PM. Trisagion 5:30PM. Visitation at ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 92nd and Congress on Tue., June 28, 9:30-10AM. Funeral Service 10AM. Rev. Fr. James Dokas officiating. Burial to follow at Pinelawn.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Next Door Foundation would be appreciated.

Sophie was the well loved "Ms. Nick" to the students of Shorewood High School where she worked for 18 years and was past president of the Shorewood PTA. Sophie touched the lives of so many people with her radiant personality and brought sunshine wherever she went. She will be dearly missed by all.

KRAUSE FUNERAL HOME

and Cremation Services

9000 W. Capitol Dr. 414-464-4640

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2005.

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Erika Milosevich

July 19, 2005

Chuck, Alex, and Eileen, I was lucky to get to know George and Sophie and they became good confidants when I lived in the duplex. Your Mom was always in the best of humor and a pleasure to be with. So sad to see her go but now your folks are together again. Erika

Erik Farmer

July 5, 2005

On behalf of so many other Shorewood High students: So long Ms. Nick....you were very much apart of what made SHS such a great place to have grown up....



Erik Farmer

SHS '89

Ed Moudry

June 28, 2005

Chuck,Alex,Eileen.



Your Mom was the best. She got Jimmy and I through some very tough times and was ALWAYS there for us.She will never be forgotten by those she touched.



Be strong.Know how much she loved you all so very much.



Ed Moudry

La Don Love

June 27, 2005

Sophie will be missed. She was a wonderful loving individual that always had a smile for everyone.

David Berson

June 26, 2005

Chuck, Alex, and Eileen:



Sorry about your mom's passing. She was such a great woman. I could always rely on Soph. to help me out when I was at Shorewood. I will miss her.



David Berson

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