Nellie L. Carlson
May 31, 1928 ~ December 1, 2020
Nellie L. Carlson, 92, of East Peoria, Illinois died at 9:15pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Regency Care of Morris.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation at the funeral home with Rev. Randy Williams, officiating. Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton, Illinois. Due to Covid-19 masks and social distancing will be required.
She was born May 31, 1928 in Concord Township the daughter of Max J.C. and Myrtle (Olin) Behrens.
Nellie married George "Sonny" Andrew Carlson on June 29, 1946 in Princeton, Illinois. He preceded her in death July 1, 1989.
Nellie is survived by her daughter Vicky (Fred) Osborn of Yorkville, IL; four grandchildren: Tonya (Kevin) Jolly of Lake Forest, WA, Chad (Elice) Carlson of Bartonville, IL, James Osborn of Millington, IL, and Scott (Christi) Osborn of Sheridan, IL; 7 great-grandchildren: Meesha, Isabel, and Wilder Jolly of Lake Forest, WA, Paige, Payton, and Hailey Osborn, of Sheridan, IL, and Falynn Osborn of Yorkville, IL; 6 siblings: George Behrens of Buda, IL, Doris Neahring of Steven's Point, WI, Edward Behrens of Buda, IL, Marie (Ronald) Kermeen of Plano, IL, Howard Behrens of Princeton, IL, and Harold (Carole) Behrens of Lawton, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, her son, Daniel Arthur Carlson, one brother, Wilbur Behrens and four sisters, Maxine Walters, Thelma Jenkins, Gladys Mecum, and Viona Gutshall.
Nellie graduated from Buda High School and then went to Beauty School.
She was self-employed as a beautician in Peoria.
Nellie was a member of Glen Oak Christian Church in Peoria for many years. She taught sewing at Friendship House in Peoria and enjoyed knitting. George and Nellie were members of the Illinois Valley Antique Auto Club approximately 10 years.
Memorials may be directed to Glen Oak Christian Church, Peoria, Illinois.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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My name is Mekhi and I’m a CNA at Regency Care Of Morris and I had the honored privilege of getting to take care of Nellie! She was the sweetest person ever! I love and miss her so much! It’s so different not get to see Nellie every day! My condolences go to the family! Rest easy beautiful angel! Love you Nellie💜
Condolences to all of Nellie’s family from the Hanse family. Nellie was my most loyal, kind friend for over 50 years. Heaven gained a wonderful addition this week.