Nello Loia Age 79 Lansing, IL (formerly of Iron River, MI) Died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at his home. Born: March 26, 1931 in Iron River, MI The son of the late Angelo and Rosa (Cacciani) Loia attended the Iron River Schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1949. Following graduation, he attended business school. He was self employed at Loia and Peloso Oil Company for many years. He later moved to the Chicago area where he managed apartments. Nello married Nancy Sartorelli and she preceded him in death in 1978. He was also preceded in death by his children's mother, the former Joan Trudell in 2000, brother-in-law, Walter Andreini, and niece, Susan Agnew. He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Iron River and served on the Iron County Rodeo Board. He is survived by his sons; Michael J. (Denice) Loia of Iron River Bob T. Loia (special friend Karen Koski) of Iron River Kris Loia of Richardson, TX Daughter-in-law, Betsy Snyder Sisters; Nancy (Bruno) Peloso of Iron River Elda Andreini of Oshkosh, WI Many nieces, nephews and extended family Visitation will be held Friday, May 13, 2011 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, and funeral services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jeffery Kurtz to officiate. Interment will follow in Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.