Nellie Rose O'Connell

May 11, 1941 - March 26, 2020

Nellie Rose O’Connell, age 78 of Kalamazoo, MI passed way at Alamo Nursing Home on March 26, 2020, with loved ones at her side. She was born in Centerline, MI; the daughter of the late William and Rose (DeCoste) O’Connell. Nellie was a bright student who graduated from St. Clemens Catholic High School, Class of 1959. She went on to become a Registered Nurse and worked hard serving those in need at the hospital until her retirement. When not working she enjoyed playing solitaire, spending time with family and friends and volunteered at the polls during elections. She was also a member of the Atlanta Eagles Club in Atlanta, MI. Nellie was a loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Daniel (Peggy) LeDuc, Kathryn LeDuc, Matthew LeDuc and Tina (Robert) Wyatt; bonus children, Ed (Julie) Cornell, Kelly (Everett) Collins and Karry Krueger; several grandchildren, Jeff, Justin, Bree, Zack, Kenny, Heather, Corey, Jason, Samantha, Chuck, Katie Rose, Brent, Delanie, Bonnie, Sierra, Christie, Jason, Jennifer, Brittany, Nick, Chad, Katy, McKayla and Tallon; many great grandchildren; five siblings, Maggie (Tom) Grebinski, Mary Rotarius, Patrick O’Connell, Michael (Johnnie) O’Connell and Edna (Joe) Eckenswiller; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in passing by three children, William LeDuc, Andrew LeDuc and Helene Niewiadomski; two grandchildren, Justin, and Jonathan Cornell; two siblings, Ralph O’Connell and Blanche Gohr. The family will gather with friends on Saturday, August 8th from 2 PM until the 5 PM Memorial Service at Tina’s home, 38479 Meadowlawn in Wayne, MI 48184. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.