Silvia M. Nelson

Silvia M. Nelson, 81, of Princeton, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Silvia was born on May 21, 1944, in Switzerland, the daughter of Ernest Kuny and Juliane Kuny Karrer. She married William “Bill” Nelson on May 19, 1962, in Princeton, Illinois. Silvia devoted much of her life to caring for children, opening her heart and home to many whom she treated as her own. She was a member of the Fire Bell in Princeton and a Lady of the Moose. Silvia found great joy in baking cookies, especially during the Christmas season. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family.

Silvia is survived by her husband, Bill Nelson of Princeton; three children, Denise (Michael Birdsley) Nelson of Princeton, Diane (Brian) Bullington of Cedar Rapids, IA and Michael (Jessica) Nelson of Marion, IA; six grandchildren, Kyle Jackson, Ashley Bullington, Haley Bullington, Lindsey Bullington, Noah Nelson and Evan Nelson; five great- grandchildren; six siblings, Lina Reiniger Kuny, Ernest Kuny, Marcel Kuny, Oswald Kuny, Felix Kuny and Andreas Kuny.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two siblings; one half sibling and one infant grandson, Jordan Jackson.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Per Silvia’s wishes there will be no services.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.