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Julius Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Julius D. Age 70, of Chicago, passed away on Monday. Beloved husband of Waldretta C. Nelson, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Julius retired from the Chicago Police Department with over 20 years of service in the 11th, 15th, and 25th Police Districts. Julius led youth programs all over the Westside including activities with Chicago Police Explorers and Resurrection Church. Visitation Services will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019, at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church 5112 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60644 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Wake at 9:30 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois directly following the Funeral Mass.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 20, 2019.

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Terry Cato

August 5, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.

Sylvester Julius

June 24, 2019

Rest in Peace.

Kelley Roebuck

June 21, 2019

Rest in Paradise Uncle! You will truly be missed.
Love you

Yolanda Kelley

June 21, 2019

Rest in Heaven, you were a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew you. You will be greatly missed! Prayers for your family and friends!

Veronica

June 21, 2019

Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to the family. You will always be remembered. District 15

June 20, 2019

My sincerest condolences for your loss of Julius. May you be comforted by the God of love and comfort through this difficult time (1John 4:9).

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

June 20, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Julius will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 JUN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

June 20, 2019

I love you Uncle Butchie. I will remember you. Linnie

Leslie Carter

June 20, 2019

Wishing the family Comfort in the midst of Sorrow. My thoughts and Prayer's are with you. God Bless you

Love, Officer Carter-025

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Memorial Events
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Jun

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church

5112 W. Washington, Chicago, IL

Jun

22

Wake

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church

5112 W. Washington, Chicago, IL

Jun

22

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church

5112 W. Washington, Chicago, IL

Jun

22

Interment

Queen of Heaven Cemetery

Hillside, IL

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