Jane A. Nelson

June 7, 1931 - December 29, 2020

Jane A. Nelson (nee Stadtler) 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in Libertyville, IL. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Evanston, IL and graduated from Evanston Township HS and Wheaton College. She lived in Evergreen Park, Lindenhurst and Libertyville. Jane worked for Moody Press as an Editor and at Moody Bible Institute as an English and Writing Instructor. She was a devoted Christian who led her neighborhood Bible studies for over 30 years. A member of the Libertyville Covenant Church, Jane enjoyed the Women`s group and Senior group. She loved being a mother and grandmother, especially doing crafts and activities with family. Jane was an avid reader and writer, as well as a remarkable first mate sailor to her husband on their sailboat, ` Narnia’, around the Great Lakes in their retirement. Lest we leave anything out, her knitting skills were unparalleled. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 68 yrs., Philip H. Nelson; 2 children, Nancy (Nelson) Bland, Ken Nelson and 2 grandchildren, Jacob and Nelson Bland. A private service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Avenue in Libertyville. Interment will be private due to Covid restrictions. Donations in Jane`s name may be made to Libertyville Covenant Church, 250 S. St. Mary`s Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.