Monona County IA Archives Obituaries.....Nelson, Chris September 19, 1965
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OBITUARY OF 
CHRIS NELSON                            (From the collection of Vivian Norby 
Andersen)

	Chris, eldest son of Marius and Marie Nelson, was born January 8, 1892 
in Jordan township and passed away at the Onawa hospital Sept. 19, 1965 at the 
age of 73 years, 3 months and 19 days.  Chris had been in ill health for about 
a year suffering from a heart condition.
	Mr. Nelson spent his lifetime in farming, having lived on the same 
farm for 58 years.  He retired in the years 1951 and moved to Onawa.  Up until 
two years ago he did part time work for others.  He attended the 
Congregational church in Onawa.  During his years in Jordan township he held 
many township offices and always took a big interest in the community in which 
he lived.
	He married Anna Nelson of Castana on February 14, 1924 and to this 
union one daughter, Betty, was born.  Preceding him in death were two sisters 
who died in infancy and his parents.  He leaves to mourn his passing, his 
widow, Anna, one daughter, Betty Boehme of South Sioux City, Neb., two 
granddaughters, one step-granddaughter, one brother, John of Sioux City and a 
host of neighbors and friends.
	Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Congregational church in 
Onawa.  Rev. frank Perry and Rev. E. E. Epperson conducted the service.  Mrs. 
Willie Jensen sang “In The Garden” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”, 
accompanied by Mrs. Oliver Kelley.  Casket bearers were Walter and Edward 
Hadden, Walter Croy, Oscar Foss, Jesse Chedester and Oscar Larson.  Interment 
was in Jordan cemetery with arrangements by Pearson Funeral Home.


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