Marlene J. Nelson Obituary

We bid farewell to Marlene J. Nelson (Oakland, Nebraska), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 23, 2025 at the age of 88. Marlene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Echtenkamp and Edna Echtenkamp (Krallmann); and her husband Harlan Nelson. She is survived by: her children, David Nelson of Gretna, Steven Nelson of St. Louis, MO, Matthew Nelson of Oakland and Amy McKnight (Rodney) of Chicago, IL; her grandchildren, Amanda Nelson, Andrew Nelson, Grace Nelson, Elliot Nelson, Aria McKnight and Mya McKnight; her sisters, Myrna Swanson (Delwin) of Oakland and Nell Nelson (Gary) of Wakefield; and her siblings-in-law, Delores Nelsen of Fredonia, KS and Dan Nelson (Michele) of Milwaukee, WI. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.