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Gary Lane Nelson

September 13, 1937 - November 22, 2011

Gary Lane Nelson, 74, of Bradley, IL, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 following a lifelong battle with kidney disease. He was born September 13, 1937 in Bradley to the late Howard and Laura (Rice) Nelson. Gary retired from the First Trust Bank in Kankakee, IL. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Bradley and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed raising cocker spaniels, especially his beloved late dog, Sam. Surviving were his sister, Gail Stauffenberg of Braidwood, IL; brother, Chriss (Kay) Nelson of Port Orchard, WA; several special nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Preceding him in death were his brother, Howard Nelson and sister, Marla Drake. Funeral services were at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dale Tolly officiating. Interment was in Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee, IL. The visitation was Sunday, November 27, from 3-7 p.m.

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Gary Lane Nelson, 74, of Bradley, IL, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 following a lifelong battle with kidney disease. He was born September 13, 1937 in Bradley to the late Howard and Laura (Rice) Nelson. Gary retired... View Obituary & Service Information

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