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1951
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06/12/2025
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Wayne Nelson Obituary
April 29, 1951 - June 12, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wayne Nelson, 74, at his home in McHenry, Ill. For service information, please visit www.ColonialMcHenry.com.
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Rod and Shirley Moster
July 12, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Nelson Family. May wonderful memories comfort you at this difficult time. We are unable to make the memorial but you are in are thoughts and prayers.
Ken Hinzpeter
July 5, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, I worked with Wayne at Thelen´s, had a lot of good times with Wayne, a lot of beers together also after work, so sorry for your loss, Wayne was a great guy
Larry Smith.
July 5, 2025
Wayne was a good friend when I worked at Thelen,s and we use to have some great times. Always there when you asked. We will see you down the road when when my time comes. Larry Smith.
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