Edward Nelson, January 6, 2004, age 70, late of Harvey. Beloved father of Nancy Cervantes of Harvey, Paula Nelson of Thornton, Patti Jo Nelson of Lynwood and the late Eddie Nelson; cherished grandfather of Amy and Matthew Cervantes, Christina Hernandez, Michael Warden, and Anthony Veronesi; loving brother of Petrea Mainard of Lake of the Four Season, IN, Carol Collins of Tinley Park, and the late Georgianna Collins; best buddy of Dick and Boots. Employee of Masonary Union Local #52. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Services Saturday 1 p.m. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, IL. Memorials to American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago IL, 600602, would be appreciated. 708-798-5300
