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“Dear Paul & family (and Norman and Marla), We are so saddened hearing of the loss of your wife/sister.. May the Lord give you peace and comfort at...Read More »
1 of 28 | Posted by: Millly & Jerry Newlin - Wallace, MI

“Dear Paul, Dave, Steve, Ruth, and family, I want you all to know how much I'm saddened by the news of Norine's passing and that you all are in my...Read More »
2 of 28 | Posted by: Kurt Zweifel - Buffalo, MN

“Dave & Kim and family, Although I only interacted with Norine no more than a dozen times, I was always pleasantly surprised that she remembered my...Read More »
3 of 28 | Posted by: Mariah Wilder

“May the precious memories of Norine comfort you in these difficult days. ”
4 of 28 | Posted by: Twila Nelson Beard - Dixon, IL

“Paul, David, Ruth, Steven and all the families, Norine's passing so suddenly was such a shock to all of you and everyone. She was an inspiration to...Read More »
5 of 28 | Posted by: Terry & Dixie Anderson - Geneseo, IL

“Ruth, I have such wonderful memories of your mom, from the time we were in Brownies together, to having her accompany me on solos. I can still see...Read More »
6 of 28 | Posted by: Michelle (Naugle) Cheng - Reno, NV

“We were so sorry to hear about Norine passing away. We remember her piano playing and her devotion to God. We are sure she now is in the arms of...Read More »
7 of 28 | Posted by: Gerald and Sharon DeJaeger - IL

“Paul,David Ruthie and Steve, Remembering her smile, great picnics in the country and the many musical program we did together. Our hats off to a...Read More »
8 of 28 | Posted by: Fran and Don Johnson - Moline, IL

“Paul, Steve, Ruth, Dave and families, Remembering so many encouraging things about Norine. Her laugh, her smile, her passion for others and...Read More »
9 of 28 | Posted by: Jeff and Nancy Willard - Orion, IL

“Dave & Kim and family, You remain in our prayers as you celebrate the beautiful life of your mother, Norine. What a lovely woman. Every time we...Read More »
10 of 28 | Posted by: Mike & Marsha Wilder - MN

“Paul, Ruth, Steven and David - My heartfelt sypmaty to all of you. The thing I remember most about Noreen was her soft voice. Looking back to when...Read More »
11 of 28 | Posted by: Kathy (Messmer) Cox - LeClaire , IA

“The Nelson Family, I have many memories of Norine and all of your family growing up. What a wonderful family you have been blessed with. You are...Read More »
12 of 28 | Posted by: Jody (Bengtson) Himmelman - IA

“I am very saddened to hear of Norine's passing. We do know however she is in a very beautiful and peaceful place as we honor her life. I haven't seen...Read More »
13 of 28 | Posted by: Jeff Barger - Springfield, OH

“Paul,and family we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Norine.She was the sweetiest person and always had a smile on her face which in turn...Read More »
14 of 28 | Posted by: Bill and Rachel - Clinton, IA

“Paul, Glenna and I were deeply saddened to learn of Norine's death. We have nothing but wonderful memories of her. We will be thinking of you and...Read More »
15 of 28 | Posted by: Jim & Glenna Sbertoli - MN

“Paul, Dave, Ruth and Steve, Our prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with you all. We are reminded of the many happy and fun times together when...Read More »
16 of 28 | Posted by: Stan and Linda Storm - Geneseo, IL

“I am sadden to hear about Norine's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was a wonderful person, and a very talented musician. I...Read More »
17 of 28 | Posted by: Kerry Gomez - Moline, IL

“Paul and Family - We were deeply saddened to learn of Norine's death. It is a time when words are hard to find and not sufficient. We would like to...Read More »
18 of 28 | Posted by: Ross and Esther Johnson - Novato, CA

“Paul and Family, You have our prayers and sympathy. We are saddened by your loss of Norine. Craig & Gayle ”
19 of 28 | Posted by: Craig & Gayle Leslie - Surprise, AZ

“We have many fond memories in celebration of Norine's life. From when Norma helped Norine with the girls (Nancy and Ruth) Brownie group, until the...Read More »
20 of 28 | Posted by: Nick and Norma Simon - Atkinson, IL

“We walk at Southpark Mall during inclement weather. Upon entering the south door at Von Maur, it was immediately evident when Norine was playing -...Read More »
21 of 28 | Posted by: John & Trish Ackerman - IL

“Paul and Family, We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our next door neighbor for twenty plus years, we came to know Norine as one of the...Read More »
22 of 28 | Posted by: Art and Janet Podsiadlo - VA

“Paul, Dave, Ruth and Steve, I was so stunned and saddened to read about Norine's passing. How blessed I am to have known such a genuine, lovely...Read More »
23 of 28 | Posted by: Carla Edstrom (Sundeen) - NC

“Dave, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will...Read More »
24 of 28 | Posted by: Loren & Val (Neuleib) Jackson - IL

“I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Norine was an amazingly kind, gracious, and lovely person. She was always so good to me and my family - we...Read More »
25 of 28 | Posted by: Kathryn Podsiadlo - Los Angeles , CA

“Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Paul and your family. Such a lovely person with a great sense of humor. We have so many fond memories of time...Read More »
26 of 28 | Posted by: David and Bonnie VanDeVelde - IL

“Norine was the sweetest, most accepting angel of a person I have ever known. I am so sad that I will not see her smile or hear her sweet laugh again....Read More »
27 of 28 | Posted by: Laura Hannan - Arlington heights, IL

“Paul and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Norine was such a special lady - so talented. so caring and so...Read More »
28 of 28 | Posted by: Alan and Jerilyn VanDeWoestyne - IL


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Norine E. Nelson, 68, of Geneseo, IL died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Trinity Bettendorf, IA.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012 at World Thrust Christian Center, Orion. There will be a visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial is at Bethesda Cemetery, Daggett, Michigan, in the springtime. Memorials may be made to World Thrust Christian Center, Orion.

Norine was born on May 28, 1943 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Elmer and Ellen (Linderoth) Tuinstra. She married Paul M. Nelson on May 12, 1963. Norine graduated from Augustana College in 1967 where she majored in music education. She worked as a social worker for Good Samaritan Society in Geneseo and later for Illini Restorative Care in Silvis. She also played as a pianist at Von Maur in Southpark Mall. Norine loved to play music; mainly piano but she also played the organ. She was also a piano teacher and loved sharing her talents with others through teaching. She was a member of the World Thrust Christian Center, in Orion, where she organized Sunday school. She used her inspirations from the Lord for the creative writing of plays, drama, and music. She loved Jesus with all of her heart. When Norine wasn't playing music she was busy loving and serving others and thinking of ways to bless her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved her family and having them all together.

Survivors
Husband Paul M. Nelson Geneseo, IL
Children David (Kim) Nelson
Steven (Cari) Nelson
Ruth (Mike) Hays
11 Grandchildren
Brother Norman (Marla) Tuinstra

She was preceded in death by her parents.