Ms. Lois Jean Nelson Mohawk Ms. Lois Jean Nelson, 50, of 10 Murphy Lanem passed away Friday, July 24, 2009, peacefully in her home after a long illness. She was born in Utica on January 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Arleigh and Adah Seckner Nelson, and she attended Whitesboro schools. Lois was employed at La Salle Labs, Little Falls, and later at the Salvation Army, Ilion, for many years. She was of the protestant faith. Lois was a devoted mother with a good sense of humor; she had a free spirit who kept up on current issues of the day. She held strong opinions but would only share them quietly when prompted. Lois is survived by two daughters, Susan Helmer and her fiance, Daniel Yule, and Jean Helmer both of Mohawk; two sons, Darin Helmer and Andrew Helmer both of Mohawk; her grandson, Evan; three sisters and two brothers in law, Mary and Joseph Bottini of Sauquoit, Nancy Nelson of Utica, and Kathryn and Gordy Snell of New Hartford; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, William and Mary Nelson of Marcy, Arleigh and Linda Nelson of Whitesboro, Marc Nelson of Clinton, and Paul Nelson and his fiance, Georgiana Cullen of Whitesboro; her childrens father, Francis Helmer; one aunt, Minnie Nelson of Utica; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one sister, Susan Nelson. Her funeral will be held Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. from the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home, 329 S. Washington St., Herkimer, with the Rev Eugene Kipper, officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-7 at the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home. Lois family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to MOVAC, Ilion Fire Department and Rural Metro for the wonderful care and kindness shown to her over the past few years. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Loiss online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com. Lois Jean Nelson