Denise Nelson, age 92, formerly of Kenosha, passed away on November 2nd, 2024, at Parkview Gardens Assisted Living in Racine Wisconsin.
Denise was born in Kenosha to loving parents, Robert and Ellen McKinley. She was educated in Kenosha Schools. On September 8,1951 she married Edward Nelson Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha. The two were blessed with two children, Corrine and Chris. Denise worked for several law and accounting firms in the area as a receptionist before ultimately retiring from Johnson Bank only 12 years ago at the age of 80.
In her spare time, Denise loved bowling and playing cards with her friends. She loved to entertain family and friends. Christmas was her favorite holiday. She is well known for her homemade fudge. After the death of her husband, she had a special friend named Dutch. She enjoyed going with him on family trips, outings,and family gatherings and especially loved dancing at the Moose Club on Saturday evenings together.
Denise is survived by her daughter Corrine Nelson (Racine) and her granddaughter Lauren Nelson (Union Grove) who was the apple of her eye.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son Chris.
Services for Denise will be held on November 16th, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (8760 37th avenue Kenosha). Visitation will take place at 10am, with a special memorial prayer service at 11am.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Allay Home and Hospice and Parkview Gardens Assisted Living for their loving and compassionate care during Denise’s final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in Denise’s name to Allay Cares Hospice or Kindred Kitties would be appreciated.
