Lois Paulette “Polly” Nelson, 73, of Grand Marais died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center.
She was born on March 16, 1942 to Edward and Dorothy (Greenley) Lehto in Wisconsin, moving to Grand Marais in 1950. She was employed as a receptionist at the Cook County North Shore Hospital for many years, and enjoyed other jobs and interests throughout her life also, including drawing and photographing the natural world.
She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents, stepfather Fred Holm and a sister Robyn.
Polly is survived by her husband, Gary; daughters Doretta (Doug) Nelson-Busbey of Brainerd, Kathryn (Mark) Nelson-Pedersen of Grand Marais, and Stephanee (Ron) Nelson-Everson of Brainerd; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother Don Lehto of Hovland; sisters, Jean Hendrickson of Anoka; and Cindy Montgomery of Grand Marais; nieces Tarra and Kayla, nephew Reed, and their mother Karen; and many other extended family and friends.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Grand Marais. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.cavallinfuneralhome.com.
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