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John Nelson Obituary

John A. Nelson

John A. Nelson, 84, of Dannebrog, Nebraska, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the St. Libory Catholic Church in St. Libory. Father Sid Bruggeman will be presiding. Interment will be in the Dry Creek Cemetery in Howard County.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

More details will follow.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Marlene A Schmidt

December 18, 2025

John was always from graduating with my brother from Boelus High . His brother Don was in my class, He always had a smile and a HELLO when we would meet. You have our Sympathies and Prayers,

Joyce Nitsch

December 17, 2025

My sympathy and thoughts to all of you.
Eugene always loved visiting with John.
Cherish the memories!

Joyce Nitsch

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18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home

411 O St, St Paul, NE 68873

Dec

19

Service

10:30 a.m.

St. Libory Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street, Saint Libory, NE 68872

Dec

19

Interment

Loup Fork Cemetery, Dry Creek Lutheran Cemetery

Howard County, near Boelus, NE

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Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home

411 O Street PO Box 112, Saint Paul, NE 68873

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