Ellen Nielsen

Ellen M. Nielsen, 96, of Boone, Iowa, passed away at Westhaven Community in Boone on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1929, in Tyler, Minnesota, the daughter of Rev. Alfred Jensen and Milda Jensen nee Schmidt. She was a graduate of Grandview College in Des Moines. On June 12, 1949, Ellen married Paul A. Nielsen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Nielsen; son, Ronald Nielsen; parents; one brother, and three sisters.

Ellen is survived by her son, Bruce Nielsen of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa.

Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 515-432-4550.