Irene V. Nelson

ROCKFORD – Irene V. Nelson, age 92, of Rockford passed away peacefully Tuesday October 26, 2021. Born on September 3, 1929 in Belvidere, IL the daughter of Thomas J. & Jennie (Johnson) Murphy. Graduate of Belvidere High School, she attended Augustana College. On January 7, 1950 she married Grover Nelson. Irene worked at Bergner's for many years and volunteered at many organizations around the community including: Ascension Living Saint Anne Place, Rockford YWCA and Swedish American Hospital. She was a long time member of the Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she served on numerous committees and as a confirmation teacher. Irene enjoyed fishing in Minnesota, playing golf and wintering in Florida. She truly loved entertaining family & friends and sharing a Minnesota Fish Fry with all. A talented seamstress, Irene created numerous mementos for her family & friends. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend; she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Dana) Nelson of Kent, OH; daughters, Janine (Steve) Franck of Rockford and Julie (Michael) Tam of Washington, IL; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; and sister, LaVonna (Marvin) Peterson. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Grover Nelson.

Irene and Family will be forever grateful to her wonderful caregiver Gretchen Hamilton, for her exceptional love & support.

Celebration of Life Memorial for Irene & Grover held Saturday December 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Club, 5151 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107. Private interment at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northern Illinois Hospice, 4751 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61108. northernillinoishospice.org

www.rockfordfunerals.com