Claudia Joan Nilssen

Claudia Joan Nilssen

Claudia Nilssen Obituary

Published by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory on Sep. 2, 2017.
Claudia was born on May 17, 1946 and passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Claudia was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas at the time of passing. She graduated from Chase County Community High School in 1964 and continued her education at Emporia State University. A cremation is planned and celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Lawrence in honor of "Nana" https://kansasvna.org/ Messages & Condolences From Roger & Bev Potter... Brian, Alissa, Cassandra, & Meggin-we love you all and are keeping you in our prayers. Knowing she is finally at peace but that does not make the loss any less, please know you can call your aunt Bev anytime.

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