 Henry Nielsen
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STERLING — Henry E. Nielsen, age 93, of 901 W. Third St., Sterling, formerly of Tampico, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at CGH Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 11, 1912, in Tampico, the son of Nels and Marie (Pedersen) Nielsen. He was united in marriage to Inez Belowske on June 28, 1939, in Morrison, and she preceded him in death on June 11, 1986. He then married Eileen Davis on Dec. 13, 1987, in Tampico. He farmed in the Tampico area during his lifetime. He was a member of Tampico United Methodist Church; and a former member of Tampico Fire Department and Sterling Moose Lodge 726. He also was a 75-year member of Royal Neighbors. He enjoyed farming, fishing, traveling and going to garage sales.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen of Sterling; two sons, Marlin (Cheryl) Nielsen of Tampico and Myron (Kathy) Nielsen of El Cajon, Calif.; two grandchildren, Greg (Vicky) Nielsen and Edward (Kris) Nielsen; six great-grandchildren; three stepchildren, Rick (Maryse) Davis of Toulouse, France, Mary (Roger) Chriest of Rock Falls and Paul (Sandy) Davis of Rock Falls; nine stepgrandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Olive Nielsen of Tampico; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 28, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at Tampico United Methodist Church with the Rev. Monty Fox, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Yorktown Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 27, 2006, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home, Tampico.
A memorial has been established in his memory. Condolences may be sent to www.garlandfuneralhome.com.
Obituaries
Henry E. Nielsen
December 11, 1912 - July 24, 2006
Visitation: Thursday, July 27, 2006
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Garland Funeral Home in Tampico
Service: Friday, July 28, 2006
Services 10:30 a.m.
Tampico United Methodist Church
Henry E. Nielsen, age 93 of 901 W. 3rd Street in Sterling, Illinois and formerly of Tampico, Illinois died Monday July 24, 2006 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
He was born on December 11, 1912 in Tampico, Illinois, the son of Nels and Marie (Pedersen) Nielsen. He was united in marriage to Inez Belowske on June 28, 1939 in Morrison, Illinois and she preceded him in death on June 11, 1986. He then married Eileen Davis on December 13, 1987 in Tampico, Illinois. He farmed in the Tampico area during his lifetime. He was a member of the Tampico United Methodist Church, a former member of the Tampico Fire Department and the Sterling Moose Lodge #726. He also was a 75 year member of the Royal Neighbors. He enjoyed farming, fishing traveling and going to garage sales.
He is survived by his wife Eileen of Sterling; Illinois two sons, Marlin (Cheryl) Nielsen of Tampico, Myron (Kathy) Nielsen El Cajon, California; two grandchildren, Greg (Vicky) Nielsen, Edward (Kris) Nielsen; six great grandchildren, three stepchildren, Rick (Maryse) Davis of Toulouse, France, Mary (Roger) Chriest of Rock Falls, Illinois, Paul (Sandy) Davis of Rock Falls, lllinois; 9 step grandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; one sister in law Olive Nielsen of Tampico, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Tampico United Methodist Church with the Rev. Monty Fox pastor officiating. Burial will be in Yorktown Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HIS MEMORY.
On line guestbook and obituary information is also available at www.garlandfuneralhome.com
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