Marianna "Mary" Nelsen's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Marianna "Mary" Nelsen

July 21, 1930 - July 7, 2025 (94 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Marianna "Mary" Nelsen's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

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Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services

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Marianna "Mary" Nelsen

July 21, 1930 - July 7, 2025 (94 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Marianna Nelsen Obituary

In loving memory of Marianna Nelsen (Brookings, South Dakota), who departed this world on July 7, 2025 at the age of 94. Marianna leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Felix Alexander and Mary "Betty" Alexander (Scott); her husband Leo Nelsen; her daughter Lynn Ashby (Ashby); and her siblings, Frances Alexander and Wesley Alexander.

She is survived by: her daughters, Candice Kisely (Mark) and Michele Nelsen (Wayne Mandrus); her son-in-law John Ashby (Lynn); her siblings, George Alexander and Marguerite Brude; her grandchildren, Ty King, Scott Ashby, Jonah King, Todd Ashby, Brian Kisely, Stephen Ayers II and Lauren Ayers; and her great grandchildren, Ellena Ashby, Jake Ashby, Michael Ashby, Leia King, Adelynn Ashby, Eli King, Cleo Kibble Kisely and Cedric Kibble Kisely.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eidsness Funeral and Cremation Services



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