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Linda Nelson Dreier
LINDA JEAN NELSON DREIER
Wilmette, Ill.
Linda Jean Nelson Dreier of Wilmette, Ill., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 10, 2018. Linda was born Feb. 9, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, to Harvey and Clairbel Nelson (who preceded her in death). She also was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Dean Nelson, Montana. Linda is survived by her husband, Darryl Dreier, Wilmette, who passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 12, 2018; two sons, Heath Dugger, Colorado, and his family; Brant Dugger, Texas, and his family; sister, Patti Nelson Koch, Oklahoma; brother, Michael Nelson, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Eyglo Nelson, Montana; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She attended Kennedy High School in the late '60s. Linda will be missed by her family and friends.
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director, at (847) 866-8843; condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com.
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