Maxine E. (Ulm) Nelson

 Maxine E. Nelson 96, of St. Joseph passed away at 10:56 A.M. Sunday April 21, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton.

 Maxine was born May 26, 1927 in Independence, IA. The daughter of Walter A. and Genevive E. (Taylor) Ulm. She married Louis James Nelson on September 26, 1946 in Jubilee, IA. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2017.

 She is survived by her children; James D. Nelson of Brookshire, TX, Deborah (Frank) Lehoski of Houston, TX, Gregory H. Nelson of Littleton, CO, Rebecca N. (Pete) Kaudravi of Ormond Beach, FL, Susan (Marty) McLain of St. Joseph. 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 She was preceded by her parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, 1 son-in-law, 1 grandchild and 2 great-grandchild.

 Maxine was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph. She was a graduate of Jesup Consolidated Schools, Jesup, IA, she also attended classes at Parkland College.

 She was a housewife and mother for many happy years.

 She worked at the National Headquarters of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in Champaign, retiring on December 31, 1989.

 Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday April 27, 2024 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 802 E. Douglas St. St. Joseph. Pastor Andrew Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery, St. Joseph. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the church.

 Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.

 Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or donor's choice.

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