Donn S. Nelson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-14T16:30:00
End: 2025-06-14T18:00:00
Location: Miller Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donn S. Nelson of Elgin, Illinois, who passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Donn may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He is survived by: his wife Helen J. Vander Haar; his children, Steven Nelson (Kim), Robert Nelson (Sheila) and Susan Sampson (Peter); and his sister Karen Nelson. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren.

Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Miller Funeral Home

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June 10, 2025

Jane Van Es wrote a sympathy message

“We have found memories of Uncle Donn. Sending our love as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. We will be thinking of you on the 14th as you remember him. If we were in the country we would have joined you there--unfortunately we are still in Kenya. Jane and Rowland Van Es”

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504 W Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118

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