Helen (Peggy) Lucille Nelson, age 95 of West Branch, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Medilodge of Sterling. Helen was born on May 12, 1927, to Louis and Helen Remilong in Sebewaing, MI. She married Hilding Nelson on October 2, 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Helen was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church in West Branch. She enjoyed sewing, painting, shopping, baking cookies and bread.
Helen is survived by sons, Kenneth (Janet) Nelson of Standish, Gary (Annette) Nelson of Sterling, Robert (Rose) Nelson of West Branch, John (Gayle) Nelson of Lupton, Mark (Ann) Nelson of Lupton, daughter, DeAnna (Jeff) Miller of West Branch, 30 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild expected in June. Also surviving is sister, Joan Walters of Lupton and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by husband, Hilding Nelson, parents, Louis and Helen Remilong, brothers, Louis, John, Harold, Raymond, sisters, Dorothy, Ruth, Alice, Dolly, Micky and grandchild, Joshua Nelson.
Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 2-8 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Reid Rosebrugh will officiate.
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