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Aleta Nord Obituary
Aleta Jane Nord
Aug. 7, 1957 - Apr. 3, 2022
BLOOMINGTON - Aleta Jane Nord, age 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born August 7, 1957, in Salem Illinois, the youngest child of William "Red" and Lois (Lyons) Patton.
Aleta is survived by her sons: Jason and Travis Wheeler; her sister, Debbie Henderson; brothers: Keith Patton, Marvin Patton, Kenny Patton and seven grandchildren: Cecelia, Wyatt, Destiny, Davin, Trayson, Barrett and Lily. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Brandy Corbett.
Aleta was independent, spontaneous and always ready for a new adventure. This first became evident when at the age of 14 she left Salem and moved to Bloomington on her own. For most of the last fifty years Aleta worked as a server in several restaurants throughout Bloomington-Normal. She owned and operated her own restaurant, Aleta Jane's Cafe on Morrissey Drive in Bloomington for fifteen years, closing in 2016. She truly enjoyed serving and took a genuine interest in her customers resulting in so many of them becoming her friend.
Aleta was a small woman with a ready smile, seemingly endless energy, and enormous generosity. She had an uncanny knack for finding incredible treasures at garage and estate sales, eagerly awaited the first of the garden tomatoes every summer and was a terrible backseat driver. She was an amazing cook and often shared her culinary creations with friends accompanied by a glass of wine, conversation and much laughter. She was funny, kind, compassionate and will be greatly missed.
At Aleta's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aleta Nord
Bonnie Hickman
April 6, 2025
Aleta was a very good friend, I miss her, and think of her often. She always had a wonderful smile every time she seen you. She had a way of making everyone around her feel at home, no matter where you were. Love and miss you my friend.
Missy Bruehl
April 6, 2023
Hard to believe that it´s been a year already since Aleta left us. I miss her energy & infectious laugh & sense of humor. Prayers go out to her family. RIP Alta.
Michael and Sherita Wheeler
May 18, 2022
We loved her! She was a good friend and Lady!!
Alan C. Tatum
May 17, 2022
Alan C. Tatum
May 17, 2022
Alan C. Tatum
May 17, 2022
I knew Aleta from eating breakfast at her Cafe 5 days a week for years. I was the volunteer administrator of her Facebook. She was a joy to know and I will miss her. She was special.
John and Mary Ann Kerz
April 14, 2022
Aleta will definately be missed by all that knew her. My brother Bud Kerz and wife Mary Ann were avid customers at her cafe. They knew her well and enjoyed their visits at the cafe. We knew her at her cafe also but more so at Times Past. She was a nice lady and enjoyed life until her illness. RIP Aleta. God bless her and family.
Bonnie Hickman
April 13, 2022
I´ve known Aleta for many years, she was a true friend that was always willing to listen and help people wherever and whenever she could. She will truly be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. My prayers are going out to all her friends and family to help bring comfort for their loss.
Kim Osterbrock
April 13, 2022
I met Aleta Jane at her cafe & became a regular with a lot of others. She met me the first time & never forgot my name! She was such a people person & genuinely warm & funny. I pray your family finds comfort in your memories.
Sherita Wheeler
April 13, 2022
We have known Aleta for 50 years. We will miss her so much! Prayers for her Family
Volita Roddle
April 13, 2022
So sorry for the families loss of aleta. She was such a kind and loving friend. R.I.P Aleta. U will b missed
Peggie Boldt
April 13, 2022
I met Aleta a couple of years ago at Times Past. Myself and some friends would have lunch there after volunteering at Midwest Food Bank. We quickly became friends. She was just a joy to be around. I´m so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the void she leaves behind. Prayers that you´ll experience comfort, healing, and peace through your memories and faith.
Lori roley
April 12, 2022
I've know aleta for many years she always had a smile and a kind word to give
Joni Bailey
April 12, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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