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Walter Nelson

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Niles, Illinois

Walter Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Walter Army Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of Esther (nee Gavinski), loving father of Karen (Carl) Lopez, Scott (Bovany), Donna Nelson and Michael (Mary), beloved grandfather of Jennifer, Nysa, Andrea Lopez; Paul, Erika Nelson; Allison Nelson, dear brother of Lillian Osher, Eleanor Johnson and the late John, the late Connie Stasse and uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral service Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Faith Lutheran Church, 6201 W. Peterson, Chicago, 60646. For more Info., 847-966-7302. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 24, 2001.

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Paulette Domio

January 7, 2002

Donna,



I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father.



May your family find comfort in the warm and loving memories he leaves behind.



Paulette

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Marietta Mullane

December 26, 2001

Dear Donna,



I am so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Take care,

Marietta

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