Alice D. Nelson, 92, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 27, 1929 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John and Ester (Johanson) Pedersen. Alice was a faithful member and organist of Broadway Covenant Church for over 60 years. She also helped with the book keeping at the church. She was a bookkeeper at Jackson Screw and Elco Textron for many years. Alice was an avid reader, loved doing puzzles and enjoyed watching Chicago Sports. She was a huge cat lover. Alice was the matriarch of our family and truly will be missed.
Alice is survived by her children, Gordon (Somchith Silalack) Nelson, Jan (Dave) Winterhalter and Alan Nelson as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Astrid Phillips; and brothers, John Ernest Pedersen and Bertil Pedersen.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Broadway Covenant Church, 3525 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61108. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m., until the time of service. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Nelson family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Nelson family.
