We are sad to announce that on December 9, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Aileen Jeanette Nelson of Decatur, Indiana, born in Jackson, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Homer and Helen Smith (McCoy). She is survived by : her children, Julie Soldner (David) of Decatur, David Nelson (Teresa) of Metamora, IL, Daniel Nelson (Laura) of Bluffton and Michael Nelson (Laura) of Bluffton; her grandchildren, Caleb Soldner (Allison) of Fort Wayne, Joshua Soldner (Elizabeth) of Parker, CO, Sarah Grandlienard (Jordan) of Decatur, Isaac Soldner of Decatur, Alex Nelson (Samantha) of South Elgin, IL, Audrey Moser (Jeremiah) of Washington, IL, Amber and Autumn Nelson of Bluffton; her stepgranddaughters, Ashley Jackson (Conor) of Bluffton and Jennifer Schaffner (Michael) of Fort Wayne; her great grandchildren, Claire, Gabriel, Annie, Emily Soldner, Eli, Ivy Grandlienard, Quinn Soldner and Elizabeth Nelson; her stepgreat-granddaughter Isobel Jackson; and her brother Alan Smith (Joan) of Portland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Adams Central Youth for Christ or LifeWise Academy of Adams Central.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Goodwin - Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel