Nellie was born in Springfield, the daughter o the late William and Leta (Flenniken) Minser. She retired from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. She was also a member of the “Sweet Adeline’s”.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Billie (husband Carlos) (Kidrowski) Baker of St. Petersburg, FL, and Theresa (husband Larry) (Dillon) Peila of Spring Hill, FL; 3 grandchildren, Kelly (husband Keith) McCormick of Carlsbad, CA, David Baker of Orlando, FL, and Kenneth (wife Kasey) Greindl of Weeki Wachee, FL; 3 great-grandchildren, Lauren McCormick, Tyler McCormick, and Lukas Greindl; her companion Melvin Routman, with whom she enjoyed traveling and their travels took them around the world; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 6 siblings, Jim Minser, John Minser, Irene Beasey, Mae Martin, Ruth Drillinger, and Bill Minser.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. A private interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
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