John G. Nelson

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John G. Nelson, 78, of Tiskilwa died at 1:44 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton.

Born Nov. 3, 1939, Princeton to Harold C. and Mary A. (Kristopovich) Nelson, he married Margret J. “Mickie” Shallean Oct. 26, 1968, in Princeton. She survives.

 

He graduated from Princeton High School in 1957. He was employed by Advanced Asphalt, and was a member of Local 150 Operating Engineers. He was also a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton, and was very active in B.P.O.E. 1490 in Princeton.

 

Also surviving are one son, Mike (Jenny Waller) Nelson of Princeton; one daughter, Sheri (Steven) Dall of Princeton; and three grandchildren, Kinleigh, Cole and Reid Dall of Princeton.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Rick Nelson; and two sisters, Debbie Nelson and Karen Richardson.

 

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastors Derek Boggs and C. John Weborg officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

 

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the funeral home.

 

Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation.

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  1. I am very sorry for your loss. John was a great man and contributed so much to his communities and causes. He will surely be missed!


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