William "Bill" Nelson

William (Bill) Nelson, age 95 of Shabbona formerly Earlville passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born April 8,1931 in Earlville, the son of Andrew and Bodil (Lundgren) Nelson. Bill and MaryLou Lush married on February 14, 1952 and spent the next 74 years together.

Bill is survived by his wife MaryLou, children Wanda (Butch) Clay and Mike (Janine) Nelson, 4 granddaughters, and 5 great granddaughters, 3 brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bodil Nelson; son, Bill Jr., and 2 grandchildren as well as 3 siblings.

Bill will be remembered as one of those good guys that would do just about anything for anyone.

There will be no visitation and a private graveside service will be at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com 

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552 
815-498-2363