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Nelle Harris

1927 - 2019

Nelle Harris obituary, 1927-2019, Chicago, IL

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Nelle Harris Obituary

Harris, Nelle Lorraine (nee Nelson) Age 91, died in Chicago, at Wesley Place, on March 15, 2019. Born in Hinsdale, MT, on December 16, 1927, to Oliver and Mildred (nee Wheeler) Nelson and raised in Oxford, WI. Predeceased by Norman Charles Harris, beloved husband of 59 years, by her parents, and seven siblings; survived by children, Jon Oliver Harris (Susan), Rochelle Harris (Doug Bonney), and Stephanie Harris; and by grandchildren, Tessa Bonney (Tim Ruppe), Conrad Bonney, and Christina Harris; niece, Sue Gamble (Don); and a host of other nieces and nephews. Services at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. 60625, followed by 2:00 p.m. burial (Rosehill Cemetery). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army. Special thank you for the care she received at The Breakers, Wesley Place, Seasons Hospice (especially nurse David Simkin), and from Dr. Rowland Chang and P.A. Pam at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2019.

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Z L

March 21, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Fred G

March 18, 2019

Dear Rochelle, Doug, Jon Oliver and Stephanie. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

V. God will comfort you

March 18, 2019

Our deepest sympathy go out to your family and friends. May you find comfort from God's word Psmals 94: 17, 18.

J W

March 18, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with Nelle. Support one another. And may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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Mar

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mar

23

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Rosehill Cemetery

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5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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