Nelson, Irena Ann Naujokas Age 74 of Inver Grove Heights. Passed away on August 22, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Jonas Naujokas, and mother, Anna Naujokas. Survived by her husband, Harley, and her three children, Patrick (Tammy) Elliott, Kevin (Emily Tron) Nelson and Kristen (Chris) Nelson Sella; six grandchildren, Shannon, Katie, Sean, Savannah, Keira, and Hunter; and her five siblings, Ginto (Deborah) Naujokas, Nijole (Ric) Aaseth, Jon (Ginny) Naujokas, Otto (Nancy) Naujokas, and Naomi (Steve) Wertish; many nieces and nephews and friends. Graduated as salutatorian of Bird Island High School in 1960 and graduated from the University of Minnesota with an Elementary Teaching Degree in 1969. A Celebration of Life open house with hors d'oeuvres to be held on September 12, 2016 from 12:30 to 4:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Community Center at 8055 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice or to the International Institute of Minnesota Refugee Resettlement Progam, 1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108.

Published on August 28, 2016


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