Joanne E. Nelson

Joanne E. Nelson, 72, of Galesburg, died at 9:51 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 in the ER at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Joanne was born May 1, 1946 in Galesburg the daughter of Joe E. and Katherine L. (Parmenter) Monzo. She married David E. Nelson on April 16, 1966 in Galesburg. He survives of Galesburg. Joanne is also survived by one son, Michael Nelson of Galesburg; one daughter, Beth (Jorge) Hernandez of Chicago; two granddaughters, Katie Cash and Mia Hernandez; and one great granddaughter. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sandra Trotter. Joanne was a homemaker and a long-time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Galesburg. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Galesburg Cancer Center or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.