Dorothy Nelson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Nelson of Galva, Illinois, born in Bishop Hill, Illinois, who passed away on February 27, 2023 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Karl Albin and Gladys W. Larson Boostrom; her husband Gerald D. Nelson; and her brother Howard Boostrom. She is survived by: her daughter Teri; her son-in-law Rich Volkert; her son Bob; her daughters-in-law, Kathy Nelson of Trempealeau, WI and Dawn Nelson of Sparta, WI; her grandchildren, Bilan Hockers (Chad), Skylar Nelson, Mitchell Nelson, Kyle Volkert (Melissa) and Kelly Fargher (Matt); her stepgrandsons, Jeff McCabe (Jessica), Tom McCabe (Melissa) and Marc McCabe (Jamie); her son Tom; her great grandchildren, Noah and Liam Hockers; and her sister Lillian Cederberg. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, Galva or Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.