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Jody Nelson Obituary
Born: May 26, 1957; in DeKalb, IL
Died: April 19, 2019; in DeKalb, IL
Jody L. Nelson, 61, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.
She was born May 26, 1957, in DeKalb, the daughter of Donald and Blanche (Davis) Nelson.
Jody was a free spirit and a little ball of spitfire. Her journey through life was no different. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Bridget Crofoot of Sycamore, Lisa Crofoot of DeKalb; three grandchildren, Taylor and Gavin Crofoot, Brinley Carlson; one great-grandchild, Jaylin Crofoot; two sisters, Joanne (Lou) Ebert of Rochelle, Betty Rowe of DeKalb; two brothers, Andy Nelson, John Nelson; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Clark; sister, Virginia; and her parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Sycamore Park, Good Tymes Shelter, Airport Road in Sycamore, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Jody L. Nelson Memorial Fund, addressed to the Nelson Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Garilynn Winterbottom
April 24, 2019
To Lisa and Bridget: When I was young, I wanted to be your mom. She was so pretty (even with green hair), had the best of everything, was the light in any room, and always made me laugh. We were closer in her later years and Im so thankful for the times we shared even if it was to hold her hand, fetch her a nurse, or reminisce about easier days. Your mom will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget her smile and the years of love and laughter she shared with me.
Jody: I already miss you so much but I know you are in a better place. I hope you are doing cartwheels on a cloud somewhere. Say hello to all the family members who you joined in heaven. I will see you when I get there.
Debbie Kyler
April 23, 2019
To the Ebert boys....Wes, Shawn, and Chris,
Sorry to hear about your Aunt Jody. I knew Jody in high school and I remember her
laughing a lot. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
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