Obituary of Kathryn Nielsen

Kathryn F. Nielsen (nee Veach) Age 77, of Elwood, passed away peacefully Friday, January 8, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Elwood, passing away after a long battle with kidney disease. She was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ida Mae (nee Sherman) Veach. Graduate of Joliet Township High School, Class of 1956. A member of the Secretarial Staff at Joliet Junior College for 40 years having served as Secretary to the English Department, Head of the Clerical Pool, Secretary to the Music Department and Secretary to the Agriculture/Horticulture Department. Joliet Junior College honored Kathryn as Secretary of the Year, the first in her category to be so honored. Kathryn loved to cook and bake, collect cookbooks, travel extensively throughout the continental United States and including many trips to Hawaii and cruising the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Baha Peninsula and Mexico, reading and enjoying the company of family and friends. Surviving are her beloved husband of 57 years, LeRoy Nielsen; sisters, Susan Russell of Phoenix, AZ and Sally (Tim) Woodland of Chaska, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; dear friend, Annette Theodore; and many friends and neighbors. Funeral Services for Kathryn Nielsen will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Pastor Carrie Kapral officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials in her name to Elwood Community Church, 101 N. Chicago Street, Elwood, IL 60421. Visitation Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500.