Eileen Nielsen Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eileen Nielsen of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Springfield, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eileen left this world on October 17, 2024 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eileen Nielsen to show support.
Though Eileen has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Phillips and Elsie Phillips; her sister Justine Fleming (Melvin); her son-in-law David Erbes; and her granddaughter Elizabeth Erbes (O. V.).
She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Erbes, Bill Nielsen (Jeannie), Andy Nielsen (Stacia) and Todd Nielsen (Tami). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions be made to the following organizations.
