Maureen E. Nelson, 77, Faribault

Maureen E. Nelson, age 77, of Faribault, MN passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her home.

Maureen Elizabeth, the daughter of William and Lillian (Prehall) Hart was born on November 21, 1946 in Duluth, MN.  As a young girl Maureen and her family lived up on the Iron Range in different cities including, Chisholm, Taconite and Hibbing.  They also spent time near Rainy Lake.  Maureen attended Chisholm High School and graduated with the class of 1963.  In 1964 she moved to Faribault.  In August of 1964 she was united in marriage to Steven Lloyd Nelson in Faribault. Steven preceded her in death on November 14, 1975.  Maureen worked as a chef at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School from 1979 to 1999.  In 1999 she began working as a House Supervisor for Rison Homes until recently.  Maureen enjoyed spending time at the lake cabin in Wisconsin with family and friends.  She also enjoyed going to garage sales, but most of all she cherished any time spent with her family.

She is survived by her children, Elizabeth (Tom) Silkey of Faribault, MN, Dicie Nelson of Apple Valley, MN and Shawn Hruby (Angela Rasmusson Leach) of Apple Valley, MN; by three grandchildren, Steven (Samantha) Nelson, Robert (Hannah) Silkey and Makenzie Nelson; by two great grandchildren, Paisley Nelson and Blake Silkey; by her special friend and companion, Ken Hruby of Faribault; by her niece, Heidi (Allan) Perry and by other relaltives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, sister, Colleen Quast, brother-in-law, Mike Forcelle and her parents.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, with Fr. Henry Doyle, officiating.

Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.