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ERIC JOHN NELSON, 41BELOVED HUSBAND, SON, BROTHER AND FRIEND ROCKFORD - Eric John Nelson, 41, of Rockford passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in his home. Born July 9, 1970, in Rockford, the son of John R. and Paula (Dunn) Nelson. Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1988. Married Tracy Appleby on March 31, 2001, in Rockford. Employed by Austin-Western.Survivors include wife, Tracy; father, John Nelson; mother, Paula Nelson; sisters, Leigh (Courtney) Wahl and Jeannie (Jason) Vich; and grandmother LaVere Galster. Predeceased by brother, John Nelson.Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Temple Baptist Church, 3215 E. State St., Rockford, with visitation from 9 a.m. to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., Loves Park. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2012.

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February 15, 2020

Awesome person; will not be forgotten.

Brad Stanton

February 22, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

rachel guzman

February 22, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jessica Horstman

February 22, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Tracy and the whole family. I've been thinking of you all. Many prayers to you ~Jess

February 22, 2012

Eric was a Great Friend and a very Funny person to be around. Our whole family loved him and will miss him.
~Brian & Danita Pasch & Family~

DORIS FEARY

February 22, 2012

To the family of Eric Nelson so sorry for the lost of your son, husband brother. grandson. I knew eric for along time worked with him at tote cart for many years he alway was a happy go lucky person and very helpfull .He alway made me smile and laugh he was one of a kind RIP ERIC.

Terri & Curt Vangsness

February 22, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Ruth Bruegger

February 21, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Thomas Rucker

February 21, 2012

Will miss him

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