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Kate Nelson Obituary
Born: August 28, 1942
Died: April 28, 2023
Kate Rastetter Nelson of Western Springs & Lombard, passed away on April 28, 2023. Born in Fort Wayne Indiana on August 28, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William C. Rastetter Jr. and Marion McKay Rastetter Walley.
Kate graduated from South Side High School, Wittenberg University and received her Masters degree from Northwestern University. She enjoyed teaching high school English, she was an avid reader and a great lover of dogs.
Kate was predeceased by her beloved husband Theodore (Ted) Nelson. Kate and Ted spent most of their summers at Sylvan Lake, Rome City Indiana and enjoyed traveling together throughout their 35 years of marriage. Ted's children, Kathy, Jim and Tom quickly became Kate's family.
Kate is survived by her beloved stepchildren Kathy Mader, Jim (Joellen) Nelson, Tom (Mindy) Nelson and brothers Bill (Cary) Rastetter and John (Vera) Rastetter and extended family of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Interment will be private. Memorials can be made to: Humane Society of Noble County, Indiana - 2725 E. Northport Road Rome City, IN 46784 or to Suncrest Hospice - 777 Oakmont Lane Ste 1400 Westmont, IL 60559
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Kim Grimes
August 12, 2023
The 3900 block of Franklin misses her terribly.
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Pat Chiamas (Fenton `86)
May 17, 2023
She was a fantastic teacher! I remember her fondly! She had such a beautiful smile...may her memory be eternal!
Angela Durkin
May 17, 2023
Kate was a dear, dear friend, an inspiration and a mentor to me and so many others at Fenton High School. Her warmth, brilliance and courage made her a role model for students and colleagues alike. I will always remember her vividly and hold her in my heart. To her family, I send my sympathy but also celebrate the joy of having had her in our lives. We were all blessed to have known her.
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