Services Thursday
Geraldine Nielsen, nee Rinko, passed away in Wheaton, on Dec. 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Geraldine “Gerry” was born in Chicago and lived in Elmhurst for 58 years. She spent her last years at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton.
Gerry was preceded in death by her late husband of 49 years, Charles Nielsen. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (David) Tanzer and Nancy (Ross) Cummings; grandchildren, Robert, Mark, Timothy, Alyssa and Alexa; as well as her beloved seven great-grandchildren.
Gerry worked for many years at the Elmhurst Park District. She and Charles were longstanding, faithful members of Messiah Lutheran Church. Gerry loved to get to know people whether at church, in the neighborhood or at Brighton Gardens where she was considered an ambassador who helped welcome and assimilate new residents. She was a kind and loving woman who was loved by all. She will be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 130 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church.
Arrangements in care of Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel. For info, call 630-834-3515 or visit www.ElmhurstFH.com.
