1929
Dolores
2018
Dolores Gorsy Nelson
May 25, 1929 — May 29, 2018
Dolores M. (Gorsy) Nelson, 89, passed away on May 29, 2018 after an extended battle with cancer. She was born to Fred and Lynne (Mason) Van Deusen on May 25, 1929 in Red Wing. She attended grade and high school in Red Wing. Gorsy was married to John Nelson in Ellsworth, WI on March 1, 1947. This union produced three lovely daughters, Linda, Laurie, and Brenda. She was an active member of the Church of St. Joseph.
Gorsy was very active in various projects and sports. She loved gardening, planting various flowers and raised many varieties of roses, where she won several champion ribbons at rose expos. She was active in golf and bowling, winning several trophies and awards for golf tournaments. For many years she was active in bowling in Red Wing and was secretary for several leagues. Her greatest achievement in bowling happened in 1956, when she won the "Bowlerama" Tournament on WCCO Television for five consecutive weeks. She worked as a secretary for a local attorney for 17 years and became quite proficient in income tax preparation.
Gorsy was a loving mother and wife, caring for her family with tender and devout attention. She became an accomplished seamstress, designing and sewing many beautiful dresses, gowns, and furnishings for herself and her daughters. She also designed and sewed a beautiful wedding gown for her daughters. In later years, one granddaughter requested that she design a gown for her high school prom, Grandma offered to buy a gown for her, but the granddaughter insisted that she have a grandmother design.
She also did crocheting, making many afghans, tablecloths, and bedspreads for friends and family. To sum it all up, Gorsy was a very beautiful and talented lady. God bless her.
She is survived by her husband (of 71 years) John; daughters, Linda Wiebusch of Red Wing and Brenda (Robert) Duncan of Tyrone, GA; grandchildren, David (Deidre) Pichetti, Jenn (Charley) Swanson, Melissa (Neal) Binner, Nicole (Justin) Scully, Kristina (Matt) Thulson, Jaime (Luke) Waller, and C.J. Thomas; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lawrence (Vernetta) Van Deusen and Fred (Edna) Van Deusen; and daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Chuck Thomas
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Father Thomas Kommers at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Church of St. Joseph, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Cancer Society, Red Wing Area Hospice, or the Church of St. Joseph.
We wish to thank the Red Wing Area Hospice for their fine and caring service, and also to the many friends and family members who showed concern and assistance during the extended illness.
435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN, 55066
435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN, 55066
Gorsy was very active in various projects and sports. She loved gardening, planting various flowers and raised many varieties of roses, where she won several champion ribbons at rose expos. She was active in golf and bowling, winning several trophies and awards for golf tournaments. For many years she was active in bowling in Red Wing and was secretary for several leagues. Her greatest achievement in bowling happened in 1956, when she won the "Bowlerama" Tournament on WCCO Television for five consecutive weeks. She worked as a secretary for a local attorney for 17 years and became quite proficient in income tax preparation.
Gorsy was a loving mother and wife, caring for her family with tender and devout attention. She became an accomplished seamstress, designing and sewing many beautiful dresses, gowns, and furnishings for herself and her daughters. She also designed and sewed a beautiful wedding gown for her daughters. In later years, one granddaughter requested that she design a gown for her high school prom, Grandma offered to buy a gown for her, but the granddaughter insisted that she have a grandmother design.
She also did crocheting, making many afghans, tablecloths, and bedspreads for friends and family. To sum it all up, Gorsy was a very beautiful and talented lady. God bless her.
She is survived by her husband (of 71 years) John; daughters, Linda Wiebusch of Red Wing and Brenda (Robert) Duncan of Tyrone, GA; grandchildren, David (Deidre) Pichetti, Jenn (Charley) Swanson, Melissa (Neal) Binner, Nicole (Justin) Scully, Kristina (Matt) Thulson, Jaime (Luke) Waller, and C.J. Thomas; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lawrence (Vernetta) Van Deusen and Fred (Edna) Van Deusen; and daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Chuck Thomas
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Father Thomas Kommers at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Church of St. Joseph, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Cancer Society, Red Wing Area Hospice, or the Church of St. Joseph.
We wish to thank the Red Wing Area Hospice for their fine and caring service, and also to the many friends and family members who showed concern and assistance during the extended illness.
Visitation
JUN 4. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Church of St. Joseph435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN, 55066
Mass of the Resurrection & Celebration of Life
JUN 4. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Church of St. Joseph435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN, 55066
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