Obituary of Nelson Gardner

Gardner, Nelson Joseph Age 76. At rest Monday, December 17, 2012 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, with his family by his side. Retired from Mobil Oil Refinery in Elwood, IL in 1995. Nelson is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Norma "Jean" (nee Wonnell); loving father of Sue (David) Beallis and Sharon (Howard Hertzberg) Gardner; grandfather of David Jr. (Heidi) Beallis, Daniel (Tracy) Beallis, Noe Buss, and Katelyn Gardner; great-grandfather of Alyssa, Colin, Haylee, Damien, Mia and David; his siblings, Frank Gardner, Madelyn Schauer, and Ethel Bly. Preceded in death by his son, David Gardner; his parents, William and Mildred (nee Nelson) Gardner; one brother, Edward Gardner. Funeral Services for Nelson J. Gardner will be Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment Manhattan Center Cemetery in Manhattan, IL. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 www.fredcdames.com