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Richard Nelson Obituary

Nelson Jr., Richard A. age 62, passed away on January 23, 2007, he is survived by his cherished daughter, Dawn (Scott) Halloran and sons, Charles and Jeff Nelson; his beloved, Susie Krismalian; loving sister, Donna Hanover and brother, Lawrence Nelson; Vic, Steve and Lisa Krismalian; grandchildren, Lauren, Chere', Brandon, Brianna, Dallas, Colton and Noelle; nephew, Dirk (Lorri) Christensen; great-nieces, Shawn and Erin; great-nephew, Ryan; and many other loving and caring relatives and friends. He was the loving son of the late Richard and Alberta Nelson and was employed for over 40 years at Charles Equipment Company in Addison. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday. Services 11 a.m., Saturday, January 27th. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. Info: 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2007.

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John Allman

January 19, 2024

Said a mass for you today Rich... Always keep you in my prayers.
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John Allman

December 24, 2020

Prayers for my good friend. Had a great time together. Sorry we did not keep it going but things were difficult in those times...630-327-3441

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