OBITUARY

Mary Ellen Kessler Nelson Green

January 30, 1939July 6, 2020
Obituary of Mary Ellen Kessler Nelson Green
Mary Ellen Kessler Nelson Green, 81, of Greensburg passed away on July 6, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 30, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan the daughter of Donald and Marion Knowles Kessler. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Greensburg High School and went on to Beauty School. She married John Nelson and he preceded her in death in 1978. She married Frank Green and he preceded her in death in 1998. Mary loved being a mother and caretaker to family. She loved spending time with her family and traveling. The pride she had for her family shined in conversations or as she showed off pictures of her grandkids and great grandchildren. She was happiest surrounded by her family and would never miss a holiday celebration, graduation, or any chance to celebrate the people she loved most. Survivors include: Children, Mark (Cheryl) Nelson, Todd (Barb) Nelson, Lynn Nelson, Jeff (Anita) Green; Son-in-law, Jim Plouffe; Grandchildren, John (Samantha) Nelson, Stacie (Josh) McDade, Steffanie Nelson, Peter (Emily) Nelson, Philip Nelson, Casey Nelson, Courtney Nelson, Brandon Nelson, Erica Cupp, Amber (Kevin Peterson) Cleveland, James (Lisa) Cleveland II and Matthew (Jessica) Plouffe; Great Grandchildren, William Nelson, Alyssa McDade, Aiden McDade, Eleanor Nelson, Hazel Nelson, Savannah Nelson, Lillian Nelson, Nyla Lawrence, Layla Miller, Cali Cleveland, Hannah Cleveland and Addison Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Donald and Marion Kessler; Husbands, John Nelson and Frank Green; Siblings, Jack Kessler, James Kessler, Jane Davis and Doris Fasbinder; Daughters, infant Johnita Nelson and Beth Green Plouffe. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 11:00 am until the time of the Funeral at 1:00 pm. Rev. Cliff Bunch will be officiating. Burial will follow at the South Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com

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  • FAMILY

  • Donald Kessler Father (deceased)
  • Marion Knowles Kessler Mother (deceased)
  • John Nelson Husband (deceased)
  • Frank Green Husband (deceased)
  • Mark (Cheryl) Nelson Son
  • Todd (Barb) Nelson Son
  • Lynn Nelson Daughter
  • Jeff (Anita) Green Son
  • Jim Plouffe Son-in-law
  • John (Samantha) Nelson Grandchild
  • Stacie (Josh) McDade Grandchild
  • Steffanie Nelson Grandchild
  • Peter (Emily) Nelson Grandchild
  • Philip Nelson Grandchild
  • Casey Nelson Grandchild
  • Courtney Nelson Grandchild
  • Brandon Nelson Grandchild
  • Erica Cupp Grandchild
  • Amber (Kevin Peterson) Cleveland Grandchild
  • James (Lisa) Cleveland II Grandchild
  • Matthew (Jessica) Plouffe Grandchild
  • William Nelson Great Grandchild
  • Alyssa McDade Great Grandchild
  • Aiden McDade Great Grandchild
  • Eleanor Nelson Great Grandchild
  • Hazel Nelson Great Grandchild
  • Savannah Nelson Great Grandchild
  • Lillian Nelson Great Grandchild
  • Nyla Lawrence Great Grandchild
  • Layla Miller Great Grandchild
  • Cali Cleveland Great Grandchild
  • Hannah Cleveland Great Grandchild
  • Addison Cleveland Great Grandchild
  • Jack Kessler Brother (deceased)
  • James Kessler Brother (deceased)
  • Jane Davis Sister (deceased)
  • Doris Fasbinder Sister (deceased)
  • Infant Johnita Nelson Daughter (deceased)
  • Beth Green Plouffe Daughter (deceased)
  • PALLBEARERS

  • Brandon Nelson
  • John Nelson
  • Peter Nelson
  • Philip Nelson
  • James Cleveland II
  • William Nelson

Past Services

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Visitation

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Funeral Service