Nelle Maher Kinsella Obituary (1931 - 2016)

Nelle Maher KinsellaCooksville, ILrnrnShe was called home to God on January 21, 2016 at the age of 84. So until we meet again, may God hold her in the palm of His hands.Nelle Maher Kinsella born July 12, 1931 in Gardner, IL died peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Floyd Anthony Kinsella; loving mother of Michael (Diana), William (Elizabeth), Mary (Nicholas) Gerbich, Therese (Kevin) OMalley, James (Suzanne), Anne (Bradley) Blevins, Thomas (Simone), Margaret (Michael) McGinnis, John (Jennifer) and Paul; dear GrandMom of 32 grandchildren; much loved and loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews.She was the loving sister and sister-in-law of Reverend Arthur Maher, Joseph (Jackie) Maher, Diane McGrath Maher, William Kinsella.Preceding her in death were Floyd Anthony Kinsella, Mary Maher (Joseph) Schumacher, Sister Kathryn Maher BVM, Reverend Thomas Maher, John (Mary Gould) Maher, Frances Maher (John) Hardin, Therese Maher (William) Hanley, Batt Maher and Charlotte Kinsella (AP) Goshgarian.Nelle was the loving daughter of Thomas and Frances Breen Maher. She graduated from Rosary College in 1952 and taught elementary school in Dwight, IL. She married Floyd on February 1, 1958, at St Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington, IL. Nelle was a faithful member of Saint Patrick Parish of Merna.Nelle loved her faith, family, friends, and her husband, Floyd. She was the most beautiful woman inside and out; charming, gracious and welcoming to everyone she met. Her spirit was gentle yet strong. Nelle believed in loving faithfully, praying always, forgiving often, and leaving the rest to God. She married her true love and was the cherished mother of ten children whom she adored. Her heart was filled with love and she will be missed greatly, as she was loved greatly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Patricks Catholic Church of Merna or St. Vincent de Paul in her name.Visitation will be from 10am to 12pm Tuesday, January 26 at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna. The Mass of Christian burial will be immediately following at 12pm. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery of Merna.