Kristine Nelson

Kristine Rosemary Nelson, age 78, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was born October 24, 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Frances (Wylde) Kobernus. On November 28, 1959 she and Frank Raymond Nelson were married. Kristine retired as a nursing home cook. Her family always enjoyed her cooking, and she loved to read, watch Television mysteries, and play with her dogs, Jack, Muffin, and Barney and her cat Midnight. She enjoyed soccer, Mandala coloring and watching her grandson play baseball. Kristine loved traveling and her trip to London, her morning cup of tea, flowers, art, and music. Fall was her favorite time of the year, and she enjoyed car rides with her husband and dog Jack. She loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include: Her husband Frank; daughters, Marsha Hillyer of Collinsville, Illinois; Susan Phillips and husband David of Bruner, Missouri, Joanne Buske and husband Michael of Republic, Missouri, and Holly Radloff of Republic, Missouri; grandchildren, Ryan Alamia, Kristin Alamia, Matthew Reynolds, Kathryn Hillyer, Megan Hillyer, Joshua Phillips, Amber Phillips, Sierra Pace, Candace Pilger, and Zander London Radloff; three great-grandchildren, Blaine Gibson, Brielle Gibson,and Paxton Pilger; and a brother, James Kobernus. A graveside funeral will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 16, in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.