Dorothy Helen Neilson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Helen Neilson (South Bend, Indiana), who passed away on April 8, 2023 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Irwin Shoff; her son Brian Bence; and her siblings, Carol Chelko and Fred Shoff. She is survived by: her husband Walter W. Neilson; her daughters, Judy Morrow of Mishawaka, Valerie Marsili (Dario) of Vandergrift and Renee Bence (T. J. Ormseth) of Orlando, Florida; her stepsons, Randy Neilson (Dana) of Niles, Michigan, Rusty Neilson (Cindy) of Stevensville, Michigan, Brady Neilson of South Bend and Barry Neilson (Pam) of South Bend, Indiana; her grandchildren, Mia Marsili of Vandergrift, Nick Marsili of Orlando, Shelby Kardos of Denver, Tara Bernier of Orchard Beach, Angie Bence of Apollo, Brandon Bence (Stefanie) of Avonmore, Kelsey Neilson of Granger, Nicholas Neilson of South Bend, Austin Neilson (Ashley) of Tacoma, Justin Neilson of South Bend and Ryan Neilson of Los Angeles, California; and her sister-in-law Sandra Shoff of Holliston. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.