It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Mae Nelson of Pawnee, Illinois, born in Princeton, Illinois, who passed away on January 9, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Arnold Mandel and Pearl Twing Mandel; her husband Robert E. Nelson; her sons, David Nelson of Hinsdale, IL and Robert Nelson (Joan) of Pawnee; her grandchildren, Brendan Spence, Seth, Samantha and Sasha; and her great grandchild Jack.

Memorials may be made to Pawnee Food Pantry, PO Box 304, Pawnee, IL 62558.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bramley Funeral Home