Mary E. Nelson, 101 ½, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2025 in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began February 10, 1924 in Barneveld, Wisconsin the fourth child of Maynard and Sara Williams. She married Robert Leslie Nelson in 1950, and together they built a loving family. Mary pursued her passion for caring for others by studying nursing at the University of Wisconsin, becoming a registered nurse. After forty years of marriage, Robert preceded her in death in 1998.

Mary moved from Goshen, Indiana to Cassopolis in 1999 to live near her son, Jeffory. She became an active member of the United Methodist Church of Cassopolis and enjoyed the companionship and activities at the Cass County Council on Aging.

Mary loved the outdoors, wildlife, bird watching, and garde

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