Margaret Kay Nelson Obituary

We announce the death of Margaret Kay Nelson (Grand Ledge, Michigan), born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on July 2, 2026, at the age of 83. Margaret will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Kay Nelson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Keith Guyer and Kathryn Guyer (Parks); her husbands, Loren Challender and Merlin "Mike" Maloney; her children, Lorrie Halsey and Loren Challender Jr.; her siblings, Kristina Webb, Stanley, Lyle, Rex and Carl Guyer; and her stepdaughter Sherrie Thompson.

She is survived by: her children, Penny Banner, Steven Challender, Kathleen Challender and Sharon Fraley (Allen); her stepdaughter Angela Maloney; her grandchildren, Emily, Sara, Katie, Andrew, Joshua, Jessica, Christy, Natasha, Cody and Cassy; and her siblings, Keith Guyer (Barb), Belle Haines, David Guyer and Joanne Falkenstein. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Grand Ledge Baptist Church, in loving memory of Margaret.