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Obituary

Janice L. “Jan” Nilsen

December 9, 1945 - January 16, 2023

Janice L. “Jan” Nilsen, 77, of Lincoln passed away January 16, 2023. Born December 9, 1945, in Lincoln, NE to William and Estella (Thorpe) Walker.

Jan worked in children’s daycare and health care industries. She was a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Family members include her children Roger Nilsen, North Platte, Darrell (Heather) Nilsen, Lincoln, Patrick (Shauna) Nilsen, Omaha, Travis (Trish), Lyndon, and Matt Nilsen, all of Lincoln, Elizabeth Krein, Henderson, NV; sisters Barbara Winter, Gifford, IL, Rosemary McGowan, Lincoln, and Carolyn Donner, Oshkosh, WI; 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren plus 2 on the way; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Darrell, brothers Merle, Daryl, Donald, Richard, and Kenneth Walker.

Memorial service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday (1-26-23) Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive. Inurnment in College View Cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers to Capital Humane Society.

Services

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Memorial Service

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Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

Share a Memory or Condolence

January 26, 2023

I have a lot of great memories of Aunt Janice. It was a beautiful service of remembrance. Wishing you peace, comfort and lots of love during this difficult time.

– Debbie McGowan
January 21, 2023

Jan I did not know you long . But I felt that we were very good friends. I will truly miss you and are afternoons together. Sending Love and prayers to the family

– Janelle Keller
January 20, 2023

Jan you were an amazing person! Your love, compassion and humor will be greatly missed! Netflix binging will never be the same. Sending love and prayers for strength for the family. God speed. I’m going to miss your dearly Jan.

– Angela Murphy

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