Ethel Nelson

Posted by on Feb 20, 2025

Ethel Nelson of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Vernon Russell and Elizabeth Nelson Russell, was born June 12, 1938 in Cass Lake, Minnesota.  She died at 10:45 P.M., Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Campbellsville.   Age: 86

She professed faith in Christ and was a long-time member of Good Hope Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Rochelle, Illinois.  Ethel tried to set a good example and was always active and a willing worker at church; she loved planning social and church gatherings and had taught Sunday School for several years.

Ethel was a retired bookkeeper, seamstress and a homemaker.

She united in marriage to Frank D. Nelson June 19, 1954 and he preceded her in death March 22, 2005.

Ethel is survived by three daughters:  Debbie Janzen of Campbellsville, Lori Nelson and husband, Greg Long of Geneva, Illinois and Cheryl Rerko and husband, Tim of Batavia, Illinois; four grandchildren:  Bryce Nelson Blatz, Kyle Edward Blatz and wife, Ellen Anderson, Geddy Ann Rerko and Nelson Timothy Rerko; one sister, Dorothy Thompson of Florida; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters:  Francis Russell, Marie Smith and Louise Russell.

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The family chose cremation and a graveside service will be held at a later date.

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