Donna Jean Nelson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donna Jean Nelson (Oak Lawn, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 86, on February 23, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donna Jean Nelson to show support.
As we bid adieu to Donna's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Donna has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bill Nelson Sr.; her parents, Leo Strock and Rose Strock; her granddaughter Samantha McIlhany; and her brother Leo Strock.
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Nelson-Maney (Richard), Bill Nelson Jr. (Dolores) and Dawn McIlhany (Matthew); her grandchildren, Andrew McIlhany (Ariel) and Amanda Reichow (Jake); and her brothers, Charles Strock (Sandy) and Donald Strock (Cris). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
