Joann B Nelson

August 12, 1933 - November 2, 2014

Nelson, Joann B. , Tinley Park resident of the Parkside neighborhood since 1954, passed away Nov. 2, 2014. Loving Ma of Steve (Kathy) Nelson of Grayslake; Grandma of Jessica (Nick) Schultz of Vancouver, WA, Kelsey Nelson of Grayslake; Dear Aunt of Sandra (Larry) Dirker of Tinley Park; Great-aunt of Amy and Adam Dirker of Tinley Park. Dear friend and neighbor of Mike and Eloise Heatherly. Joann was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Norman Nelson in 2010, and her cherished sister Jeanne (late David) McKalip. Born in Sauk City, WI to the late Pliny and late Irma Brunsell, Joann lived in Delaware and Maryland, before moving to the Chicago area. She worked as a bookkeeper in an electronic services business before enjoying gaming, cards, decorative painting, crafts and puzzles in her retirement. She volunteered for PAWS and was a member of the American Women’s Auxiliary. Visitation will be held on Tues., Nov., 11, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL. In Joann’s memory memorials may be directed to PAWS, 8301 191st St, Tinley Park, IL 60487. To sign guestbook or for info visit heartlandmemorial.com or call 708-444-2266.