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Ralph Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Ralph G. Age 81, Air Force Veteran; beloved husband for 59 years of Patricia A. (nee Gaitens); loving father of Karen (Edward) Ciesielski, Lynn (Bruce) Graham and Donna (Walter) Tokarski; cherished grandpa of Edward (Aileen), Jennifer (Mark) Landuyt, Jessica (Adam) West, Bradley (Deanna), Alex, Matt and the late Anthony; proud great-grandpa of Madelyn and Graham; dear brother of Roger (Eileen) and the late Lorraine Forsyth; dearest cousin of Bert (Dorothy) Bergstrom; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home to St. Mary Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph's name to the Hudson Lake Conservation Association, 7365 E. Hudson Pointe Ln., New Carlisle, IN 46552, would be appreciated. Funeral info: 532-3100.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 18, 2017.

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Jun

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Jun

20

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

Jun

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

IL

Jun

20

Interment

Good Shepherd Cemetery

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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