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Connie Nielsen Obituary
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Resurrection Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Schlaf officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Apfel Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Mrs. Nielsen was born Nov. 10, 1944, in St. Paul to Alvin and Alice (Kiser) Layher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Nielsen, and her son, Jeffrey Nielsen.
Survivors of the immediate family include a daughter and son-in-law, Kellie and Kevin Brittain of Grand Island; two sisters and a brother-in-law, LaVonne Hansen of Seward and Loretta and Lawrence Kowalski of St. Paul.
Also surviving are two grandchildren, Chelsie and Zach Brittain, both of Grand Island; and many special nieces and nephews.
She received her education in St. Paul, graduating from St. Paul High School with the class of 1963. She was united in marriage to Wilbur Nielsen, on June 5, 1965, at St. Paul. The couple lived in St. Libory for a brief time, and then moved to Grand Island. Connie worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for several different employers in Grand Island. She retired in 2007.
Connie enjoyed time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved playing cards, games of chance, traveling and doing various crafts.
She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.apfelfuneralhome.com.
You may sign the online guestbook at theindependent.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Connie Nielsen
February 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I grew up with Connie at Dist #21 north of St. Paul and I always thought of her as one of the nicest people I knew. She could teach us all how to treat others. You all are in our prayers.
Gary Craig, St. Paul NE
Jen Rembish
February 10, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Connie had such a kind, gentle and sweet spirit. She was such a beautiful person. May you all be comforted with the love and peace of God and the family and friends who loved her so dearly. She truly leaves a great legacy.
Linda (Placzek)Eilenstine
February 10, 2013
Deepest Sympathy, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Maureen Wagoner
February 10, 2013
Kellie, LaVonne,Loretta and families, I am so saddened to hear of Connie's death. She was a wonderful woman. She was always so kind and welcoming. I have many good memories of time spent with her and Wilbur, and the rest of the family. I know she will be greatly missed by many. You have been, and will remain in my prayers.
Dave & Virginia Bartunek
February 10, 2013
Kelly and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your beautiful mother passing away. Please know she was like a sister to me and I will miss her terribly. I have so many wonderful memories that we shared throughout the years. You are in our prayers Kelly as I know it will be a big void in your life as it always is losing a parent. Love and hugs to all of you.
February 10, 2013
Kellie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
deb maly
marie glause
February 10, 2013
TO Connie's Family, We send you our heartfelt symathy to all. Connie was always a joy to visit with. Paul & Marie Glause
Judy & Larry Mackin
February 10, 2013
LaVonne, Loretta and Kellie,
We offer our sincerest sympathy, memories of Connie and our families will remain forever.
Lisa Munoz
February 9, 2013
Kellie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa Pauly Munoz
joan oeltjen
February 9, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing,and you have my deepest sympathy.
Kathy & Steve Cole
February 9, 2013
Kellie & family, we are very sorry for your loss. May the love and support of friends bring you comfort as you go through this difficult time.
February 9, 2013
so deeply sorry on your loss. I remember all the good times we all had back in high school days. My prayers go out to all of you. sincerely sharon kelley gilbert az
Anne Hansen
February 9, 2013
We will love you forever. Love never ends....
ALAN &KAY ENYEART
February 9, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mother,sister. Connie has always had a very special place in my heart i have wonderful memories of her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Strengthen you
February 9, 2013
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family...Connie was always such a happy person everytime I spoke with her! She had a great smile, and I'm sure she's smiling upon you Kellie.
Sally Augustine
February 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss Kellie !! Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers !!! Love, Sherise Bartunek
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