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Leland Nelsen Obituary

Leland M. Nelsen, 67 of North Liberty, IA formerly of Colorado Springs died Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, IA Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Parish Hall in Iowa City with the Reverend Rudolph Juarez officiating. A luncheon will follow services prior to going to the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL for burial with full military honors. Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City where a parish vigil service will be held at 7pm. A memorial fund has been established in Leland's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through our website @www.gayandciha.com, along with a complete obituary. His family includes his wife, Kathleen; son, Alexander Nelsen and his wife, Suzanne of Castle Rock, CO; daughter, Nancy Nelsen and her domestic partner, Seybourn Draper of Colorado Springs, CO; three grandchildren, Krysta, Shane, and Heather; brother.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 23, 2007.

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