Obituary: Nellie James

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A graveside funeral service for Nellie B. James, 90, of Davenport, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 (today), at Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should meet at Runge Mortuary, Davenport, by 10:15 a.m.

Mrs. James died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.

Nellie Risse was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Davenport, the daughter of Raymond and Beatrice (Matthews) Risse.

She married Donald James. He died Dec. 20, 1973.

She retired from Republic Electric after many years of service.

Her hobbies were spending time with her family and square dancing.

Survivors include her children, David James and Marilyn (Robert) Osborne, all of Davenport; her grandchildren, Jason (Bambi) Bruns and Christopher (Alicia) Bruns, Tim James and Sam Oaks; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to King’s Harvest Animal Shelter.

Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

Nellie James, Runge Mortuary, obituary

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