Ione Nelson

Ione I. Nelson, 90, of Eldridge, IA, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home. Per her wishes, there will be no services or visitation. Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial assisted the family with arrangements.

Ione Nelson was born December 10, 1933, in Maquoketa, IA, the youngest daughter of eleven children to Carl P. and Florence B. Frandsen. She was previously married to David A. Nelson, Eldridge, IA, and remained close friends until her passing.

She was a hairdresser in Cedar Rapids, IA, and then worked for McCausland Rock Quarry.

Ione will be deeply missed and was loved by her surviving daughters Laurie A. Stichter of Eldridge, IA, Cindy M. Lay of Arnold, MO, Teresa E. (Chan) Karupiah of Athol, ID, and Barbara L. (Roger) Parmenter of Eldridge, IA. She was loved and laughed with her 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Larry (Joyce) Frandsen of Dewitt, IA, and Arthur (Karen) Frandsen of Maquoketa, IA.

Ione was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Paul, Roy, and Harvey; and sisters Irene Kleinsmith, Ruby Voss, Velma Witt, Viola Frandsen, and Laraine Frandsen.

We loved you your whole life, we will miss you for the rest of ours.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Page at mvcremation.com