Sue Nielsen, 61, Emmons

Published 10:12 am Thursday, July 25, 2013

Sue Ellen Nielsen of Emmons, died on Monday, July 22, 2013, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester. She was 61 years of age. Memorial services will be at a later date. Sue Ellen was born Oct. 2, 1951, in Albert Lea, the daughter of Donald and Ollie (Bothum) Nielsen. She graduated from Albert Lea High School and attended community college in Waseca.

Sue Nielsen

Sue Ellen loved baking and was known as “Cookie Sue.” She lived most of her life in Albert Lea and the past two years in Emmons.

Sue Ellen is survived by her life partner, Kevin Shellito of Emmons; brothers, Robert (Rebecca) Nielsen of Albert Lea, Charles (Nancy) Nielsen of Ankeny, Iowa, Donald (Karen) Nielsen of Manchester, James (Darlene) Nielsen of Maple Grove, Rick (Kris) Nielsen of Milwaukee, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.