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Gloria Lou Nickelson, 74, residing in Sandusky, passed away early Sunday afternoon, June 1, 2014 at Stein Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Gloria was born on September 26, 1939 in Nevada, Ohio to the late Meyers and Doris (Beattie) Jacobs.
Gloria was the owner and operator of a nursing home in Tiffin for over ten years. She was also employed as an STNA for several years at the Community of Parkvue. She was a member of St. Pete's Catholic Church in Huron. She enjoyed reading, writing, and vacationing to Las Vegas. She loved Elvis, and spending quality time with her granddaughter Erica, who always reminded her grandmother, "No grandma has ever been loved as much as you, and never will be."
Gloria is survived by her children, JoEllen Nickelson, and Steve Terry; three grandchildren, Donald, Erica (Da`Shawn), and Amanda Nickelson; five great-grandchildren, including: Tashya, Sonny, and Gianna.
Including her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Nickelson in 2004.
At the family's request, cremation will take place and burial will take place at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Bucyrus. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory are handling the arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Gloria's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
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