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.