Signe Andrea Nelson of Hillsdale, MI passed away November 18, 2005 at the age of 102.
A graveside service to honor her life will be held at the Moline Memorial Park in Moline, IL on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 9:30 A.M. The family and friends will meet at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd 6601-38th Avenue, Moline at 9:00 A.M. and then proceed to the cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Perennial Park Senior Center in Hillsdale, or to the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, or to the Arrowhead Ranch for Boys in Moline, IL.
Signe was born April 6, 1903 in Sweden, the daughter of Andrew and Anna ( Olson) Erickson. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline. She was also a member of the Moline Eagles Auxiliary Lodge # 1112 and the Vasa Nobel Lodge # 288 in Moline.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Emil Pearson and Edwin Nelson; one son, Eugene Pearson; one brother, Algot Erickson and one sister, Ruby Grundstrom. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Roby of Hillsdale; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; several great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be expressed to Signe's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.