Loa Nelson, 81, died peacefully on March 11, 2021, at her home in Platteville, with her two children, daughter-in-law, and beloved cats by her side.

Loa chose cremation and will be buried at County Line Cemetery with her parents. A celebration of life and burial service will be held this summer. Arrangements were with Melby Funeral Home and & Crematory. Go to www.melbyfh.com to sign the online remembrance register. Memorial contributions can be made to your public broadcasting stations or local animal shelters.

A complete obituary is in the March 17, 2021 issue of The Platteville Journal.