Marlys Nelson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marlys Nelson (Centerville, South Dakota), born in Jamestown, North Dakota, whose life came to an end on March 30, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marlys Nelson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ellsworth Peterson and Ida Peterson (Oakland); her spouse Noble Nelson Jr.; her siblings, Eldonna Bartlett (Ronnie), Priscilla Landsman (Richard "Dick") and Doyle "Buddy" Peterson (Claire); her parents-in-law, Noble and Ida Nelson; and her siblings-in-law, Allen Nelson, Delores Hult (Chet) and Margie Ebsen (Wayne).
She is survived by: her daughters, Julie Junker (Arden "Pete") of Centerville and Betty Johnson (Ernest "Dale") of Centerville; her brother Ron Peterson (Jenny) of Vermillion; her grandchildren, Jamie Jo Johnson of Sioux Falls, JuLynn Perry (Clint) of Centerville, Jessica Pingrey (Tony) of Centerville, Braden Junker (Andrea) of Canton and Jenny Huisken (Cody) of Sioux Falls; and her great grandchildren, Christian Perry, Brooke Pingrey, Gunner Pingrey, Isaiah Perry, Kate Junker, Elleanor Huisken, Mara Junker, Everson Huisken, Emmitt Huisken and Sadie Junker. She is also survived by one great-great-grandchild on the way; and many loved nieces and nephews.
