Sheilah Nelson

Sheilah K. Nelson, 76, of Dorchester died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home in Dorchester. She was cremated and the family held a private family graveside service in St. Mary’s Dorchester Cemetery in Dorchester. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon assisted the family with arrangements.

Survivors include her children, James Nelson, Judy Nelson, Joyce Nelson, Jane Johns and Jennifer Hingst; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merlin, who died in 2009; a son, John Nelson; and a grandson, Billy Johns.