Eloise M. Nicholas, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away on November 5, 2016 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Fremont, OH. She was born on April 24, 1927 in Fremont, OH to Ruben and Pearl (Chapman) Hawk.
She married Donald “Nick the Greek” Nicholas, Sr. on June 10, 1950 at St. Ann Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on December 24, 2009. She was a homemaker and a seasonal worker at H.J. Heinz for several years.
Eloise was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and St. Francis Junior Guild. She enjoyed playing cards and gardening.
Eloise is survived by her children, Sherry Nicholas, Jim (Wanda) Nicholas, Jerry Nicholas, Sandy (Dave) May all of Fremont and Donald “Nick” Nicholas, Jr of Put-In-Bay, OH; grandchildren, Ron McComas, Jr., Cara Good, Jim (Dawn) Higgins, Shantel Laird, Cora Minich, Nicole Pfeiffer, Micheal May, Matthew and Grant Nicholas; eleven great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and caregivers, Mary Jean Hertzer and Anita Geller.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Elmwood Nursing Home.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Nicholas; sisters, Audrey Hawk, Myrtle Hergesheimer and twin sister, Eleanor Schiets.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2016; 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1011 W. State St., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to Mass at the church.
Memorials: Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital, St. Ann Catholic Church or American Diabetes Association.
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Tom and Marla Marsh
Sherry and Family: Tom and I extend our sincere sympathy with the loss of your mother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue bowden
Keep the special memories you have close to your hearts forever.
Jeannine & Thomas Bennison
Sandy and Family,
Sending prayers your way, we are thinking of you all. God Bless!
Chuck and Paula Schepflin
Nicholas Family –
Prayers for strength for your family as you lay your mother to rest. May you find comfort as you share wonderful memories with all who loved her.
Associated Buyers Inc.
With Deepest Sympathy to Family of Eloise Nicholaus
In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Cindy Rizzardi
Dear Nicholas Family,
What a wonderful lady received her wings this weekend. We hope You feel the strength of all the loving arms wrapped around You at this most difficult time.
Our Love, and Deepest Sympathy,
John & Cindy Rizzardi
Barb Gangwer
To the Nicholas Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Eloise was such a great woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Love and my deepest sympathy.
Leah Krumnow
Nicole and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandma. Please know Gary and I are thinking of you and your family.