(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Denise Nelson, age 92, formerly of Kenosha, passed away on November 2nd, 2024, at Parkview Gardens Assisted Living in Racine Wisconsin.
Denise was born in Kenosha to loving parents, Robert and Ellen McKinley. She was educated in Kenosha Schools. On September 8,1951 she married Edward Nelson Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha. The two were blessed with two children, Corrine and Chris. Denise worked for several law and accounting firms in the area as a receptionist before ultimately retiring from Johnson Bank only 12 years ago at the age of 80.
In her spare time, Denise loved bowling and playing cards with her friends. She loved to entertain family and friends. Christmas was her favorite holiday. She is well known for her homemade fudge. After the death of her husband, she had a special friend named Dutch. She enjoyed going with him on family trips, outings,and family gatherings and especially loved dancing at the Moose Club on Saturday evenings together.
Denise is survived by her daughter Corrine Nelson (Racine) and her granddaughter Lauren Nelson (Union Grove) who was the apple of her eye.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son Chris.
Services for Denise will be held on November 16th, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (8760 37th avenue Kenosha). Visitation will take place at 10am, with a special memorial prayer service at 11am.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Allay Home and Hospice and Parkview Gardens Assisted Living for their loving and compassionate care during Denise’s final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in Denise’s name to Allay Cares Hospice or Kindred Kitties would be appreciated.
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(262) 653-0667
3016 75th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
Mike Mitten says:
May God’s peace be with Denise and her family.
Diane PAVELA says:
DENISE and dad used to live right next to us on French Drive when the kids were small. In fact, I was just pregnant with Trent. We had a lot of fun at our garage parties! I kept in touch with her and we played a lot of cards together. I think she was on our bowling team many years ago too, she was a lovely lady!
Diane PAVELA says:
In my previous Comments, I meant DENISE and Ed, not DENISE and dad!
Corky says:
Thank you, Mike. Your words mean a lot.🙏
Elsie Trehus says:
Denise and I worked together at JFG unti I retired and enjoyed many lively discussions. We always intended to get together but somehow it never worked out.
I will always cherish our friendship. RIP my friend.
Dawn Bella says:
I had the honor of spending a half hour with her every week since 1984 while styling her hair. We shared stories of vacations, family, and day to day events. Denise was always positive and upbeat and we really laughed through most of those visits. Denise was a lovely woman. Now finally she and and are together again.
Carol Strempler says:
I met Denise at Johnson Financial Group in 2006 where she worked as a receptionist asked my daughter is that lady friendly ? She replied oh yes. Walked over & introduced myself as Jamey’s mom well that was the starting of a wonderful friendship. Exchanged phone numbers & emails. So many laughs. Denise had a great love for animals & her cats. I will miss you dearly My Loyal Subject
Love & Prayers Your Royal Highness 🌺🙏❤️
Corky says:
Yes. You have been friends and animal lovers for years. 💕