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Lorraine Nelson

June 5, 1927 — September 14, 2025

Lorraine Nelson

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Nelson, Lorraine Ann (Melsha)

age 98, of New Hope. Survived by children, Jeanne (Jim) Fackler, Joe (Kathy) Nelson and Julie (Wade) English; grandchildren, Jesse, Jenelle, Eric, Alexis, Erin, Breanne and Amy; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Gangelhoff and Yvonne Leonard; sister-in-law, Jeanne Melsha; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence "Kay"; daughter, Jakki, Mary Jennifer; two brothers; two sisters; four brothers-in-law. Lorraine was a nurse at Golden Valley Health Center for 25+ years.

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11 AM at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale. Visitation 1 hr. before Mass at the church. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Church and School in Robbinsdale, Pro Life Across America or Franciscan Brothers of Peace.

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

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Church of the Sacred Heart

4087 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55422

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

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Church of the Sacred Heart

4087 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55422

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