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Nellie Johnson Bruns

Birth	:	5 Nov 1912 Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Feb 2018 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	George, IA Nellie Bruns age 105 of George, IA died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in George, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1st at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, with Reverend Oryn Meinerts officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George. Nellie Bruns was born on November 5, 1912 on a farm in Lyon County, IA, the daughter of Sweer and Anna (Wilts) Johnson. She was one... Read More	George, IA Nellie Bruns age 105 of George, IA died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in George, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1st at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, with Reverend Oryn Meinerts officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George. Nellie Bruns was born on November 5, 1912 on a farm in Lyon County, IA, the daughter of Sweer and Anna (Wilts) Johnson. She was one of ten children in her family. Nellie grew up in the George and Little Rock area and attended country school there. On September 11, 1935, Nellie was united in marriage to Ben G. Bruns in George, IA. After their marriage they lived in George for a time and later moved to a farm near George. To this union five children were born: Douglas, Dorothy, Arthur, Leland and Ruth. The couple farmed until 1963, when they moved back into town. During the time they lived in town Nellie worked at Charlie’s Market. Nellie was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, where she was very active. She would attend bible study and known for washing the dishes and taking home and washing the dish towels after each of their meetings. Some of her hobbies included: quilting, crocheting, and embroidery. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her “Fried Potatoes” and “Homemade Bread”. Nellie also loved to play Rummikub. Nellie was also very active while she was in the nursing home, where she would help fold laundry. Nellie is survived by her five children: Douglas G. (Janet) Bruns of Hixson, TN, Dorothy (Les) Wessels of Little Falls, MN, Arthur G. Bruns of Charlotte, NC, Leland Ben (Brenda) Bruns of Sioux Falls, SD and Ruth Ann (Farid) Elhami of Laguna Hills, CA; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sweer and Anna Johnson; husband, Ben G. Bruns; four brothers; five sisters; and two granddaughters, Tamara Ann Bruns and Darla Wessels Jennings.

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Nellie Johnson Bruns's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
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Nellie Johnson Bruns death on 25 Feb 2018 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Sweer Johnson Sr.

(1870 - 1931)

Anna Wilts Johnson

(1872 - 1933)

Spouse

Ben G Bruns

(1906 - 1980)

Siblings

(1892 - 1948)

(1894 - 1918)

(1896 - 1897)

(1898 - 1967)

(1903 - 2001)

(1905 - 1990)

Sophia “Sophie” Johnson Meinerts

(1910 - 1991)

Sweer Johnson Jr.

(1915 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
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5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

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Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002