Delores Anna Nicholson

To view the live stream of the service, click the "Tribute Wall" tab above and then click watch now on the "Live Webcast". Delores Anna Nicholson passed away Friday, August 14th at the age of 89. She was the daughter of Henry and Colletta Soppe. Delores grew up in Carroll, Iowa, where she supported her family working at a local diner at the age of 13. She spent a lifetime caring for her family, friends and others. Her joy was cooking, and her freezer was always full of family favorites like homemade noodles, cinnamon rolls, candies, and cookies. She always had something special to serve to guests and never showed up empty handed at gatherings. She could turn the simplest ingredients into a delightful meal. She spoiled her kids and grandkids with all of their favorite dishes often. She was married to Edward Joseph Nicholson April 21, 1951. To this union was born Sandra Marie (Bob Logston), Kevin Edward (Janelle), Kathleen Geralyn (Greg Clausen), Brenda Kay (Myles Easter), and Michele Gerette (Robb Fitzharris). She was blessed with 12 grandchildren: Nathan, Kevin, Jennifer, Myles, Zac, Levi, Kyle, Cole, Rachelle, Reid, Courtney, and Ross, as well as 5 great-grandchildren and 2 more on the way. Some of her happiest times were spent with her family and friends and attending their activities. She was proceeded in death by her parents Henry and Colletta Soppe, husband Edward Joseph Nicholson, son Ronnie Nicholson, sister Lois Sonderman, grandson Kevin Edward Nicholson, Jr., and grandson Zachary Joseph Easter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winterset. Family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial at a later date will be in the Winterset Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to her family for a future designation.