Winifred Nelson Obituary

Winifred Nelson, 89, formerly of Sycamore, died Monday, December 10, 2012, in Oak Crest Retirement Center, DeKalb. She was born Tuesday, February 20, 1923 in Sycamore, IL to Lemuel and Eula Mae (Hart) Roush. Winifred graduated from Sycamore High School in 1941. She married Morris E. Nelson in the Sycamore United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 16, 1941. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2005. Winifred worked as a sales associate for DeKalb Florist, retiring in 1974. She was a lifelong member of Sycamore United Methodist Church, where she was very involved. Winifred was the former WSCS woman of the year at West Chicago Methodist Church. She served as Sunday School Superintendant, chairman of the funeral committee, and was a member of the Esther Circle. Winifred was happiest when her family was together. Survivors include: her five children, Sharon Lee (Don) Coan of San Clemente, CA, Linda K. (Herb) Buhr of DeKalb, IL, Larry E. (Barbara) Nelson of Warrenville, IL, Tom C. (Marilyn) Nelson of Sycamore, IL, and Dianna L. (Kim A.) Nix of Fayetteville, GA; 12 grandchildren, Mike, Brett, Sandi, Jozi, Jason, Matt, Kerry, Dara, Kim, Andy, Tami, and Zeke; 21 great-grandchildren and one on the way; brothers, James (Doris) Roush and Marvin (Phyllis) Roush; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Roush, Vera Worden, and Inez Sanders; friend, Joan Roush. She was predeceased by her husband; parents; 2 brothers, Austin and Richard Roush, and sister-in-law, Evelyn Roush. Special thanks to the staff at DeKalb County Hospice, Kishwaukee Hospital, and Oak Crest Retirement Home. A memorial Service was held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday December 15, 2012, in the Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Avenue, Sycamore, with the Reverend Harlene Harden officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. - noon on Saturday, prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the family of Winifred E. Nelson for a fund to be established at a later date.Arrangements were completed by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. Quiram Sycamore Chapel. For additional information or to share a memory or condolence please visit www.olsonfh.com or call 815-895-6589.