Obituaries

Catherine M. Nelson

Catherine Marie. Nelson, 88, of St. Edward, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Clearview Home, Clearfield, IA.
Left to cherish Catherine’s memory are her daughters: Colleen (Bryan) Schwartzkopf, Mapleton, IA; Ellen Nelson, Columbus; Cheryl (Rick) Thompson, Corning, IA; five grandchildren: Tara Jo Brown; Guy Schwartzkopf; Colt Thompson, Drew Thompson and Macy Thompson; five great grandchildren; brother-in-law: Wendell Philmalee, Maple Grove, MN; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, St. Edward, with Mgsr. Ralph Steffensmeier as celebrant. A private family inurnment will be held at St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 805 Washington St., St. Edward, and/or St. Edward’s City Library, 307 Beaver St., St. Edward.
Pearson Family Funeral Service of Corning was in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.