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John A. Nelson Sr., 48, funeral director at mortuaries owned by his family, died Friday in Resurrection Hospital in Chicago. He was director at Nelson Funeral Homes, which has been run by his family since 1929 and includes funeral homes in Chicago and Park Ridge. Mr. Nelson grew up in Chicago and received his funeral director’s license in 1969 from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling. He was a member of many Scandinavian clubs and an avid bowler. Survivors include his son, John Jr.; a daughter, Kristine; his mother, Vera; four sisters; and three brothers. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from noon to 9 p.m. Monday in Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Services will be held there at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
