Karen Nelson's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Maskell, Nebraska

Karen Nelson

September 10, 2025

Maskell, Nebraska

Karen Nelson's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Maskell, Nebraska

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wintz & Ray Funeral Home

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Karen Nelson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 10, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Karen Nelson of Maskell, Nebraska. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Karen Nelson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ervin Ellsworth and Rose Josephine Whelchel (Wagner); her son Martin Ervin; her grandson Emmanuel Carlson; and her siblings, Jerry, Gary, Terry Whelchel, Dorothy Abbott, LaVonne Frank, Shirley Freeman, Betty Beldin, Sheryl Bostwick, Darlene Schumacher and Jean Slater.

She is survived by: her husband Loy Nelson of Maskell; her daughter Tara Lynn Wieseler (Darrell) of Maskell; her grandchildren, Marti Lynn Pfister (Ethan) of Maskell and Colby Paul Carlson (Jenna Schinstock) of West Point; her great grandchild Amelia Kay Pfister of Maskell; and her sisters, Laura Schumacher of Iowa City, IA and JoAnn Chandler of Dakota City, NE. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wintz & Ray Funeral Home



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Sep 12

Visitation

Wintz Funeral Home
203 W Franklin St, Hartington, NE 68739

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Sep 13

Visitation

Faith Lutheran Church
401 Main St, Maskell, NE 68751

Sat

Sep 13

Funeral service

Faith Lutheran Church
401 Main St, Maskell, NE 68751

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