Thelma Nielsen Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 22, 2023, at the age of 97, Thelma Nielsen of Sisseton, South Dakota, born in Peever, South Dakota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Nielsen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Tuff and Blanche Tuff (Bailly); her husband Clarence Nielsen of Wilmot, SD.; and her siblings, Lillian, Delores, Emmett, Alvin, Clifford, Curtis, James and Gene.
She is survived by: her children, Barbara Garness (Chester) of Chisago City, MN and Gary Nielsen (Sharon) of Peever, SD.; her grandchildren, Jack Garness (Brenda) of Crooks, SD, Lisa Haaf (Jim) of Stafford, VA, Dawn Backman (Jim) of Flaxville, MT and Gordon Nielsen (Kari) of Sisseton, SD.; her great grandchildren, Dustin Garness (Hezel), Cassie Garness (Jerry Morelos), Sami Van Asselt (Austin), Aaron, Andrew Haaf, Garrett Backman (Cassidy), Jacob, Ryleigh Backman, Nate, Blake, Emmalee and Luke Nielsen; and her great great grandchildren, Keanu Morelos, Bryar, Presley and Cameron Backman.
