Nellie M. Zinkel

On June 6, 2023 Nellie M. Zinkel, of Homewood, IL, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 88. She is survived by her sister Janet Matteson of Las Cruces, NM, daughters Sandra and Nancy, son Bob (Cathy), grandchildren Samantha (Josh) Elliott and Ben Zinkel, and great-granddaughter Madison Elliott, all of whom miss her dearly.

Nellie was born in Goshen, IN on June 16,1934 to Glenn and Mamie Holderbaum and grew up in La Porte, IN. On June 27, 1953, she married Robert R. Zinkel who preceded her in death. They had a wonderful 68 years of marriage, doing most everything together. Nellie and Bob were active in several churches for many years and participated in numerous mission projects. In retirement Nellie volunteered at a thrift shop in Homewood.

Nellie was passionate about her garden. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and to her many house plants.

In addition to her parents and husband, Nellie was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Tarnow and Flora Ahlgrim.

Nellie will be deeply missed and forever remembered in our hearts.

Visitation Sunday June 11, 2-5pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood.  Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 10am at the Funeral Home. Interment Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery in Alsip, IL. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.