Marlene Nelson Obituary (1937 - 2022)

Marlene Nelson, age 84, of Herscher formerly of Dwight, passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Heritage Health Care and Rehab in Dwight, IL. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dwight, IL. Memorials in honor of Marlene may be made the charity of the donor's choice. Hager Memorial Home in Dwight is in charge of arrangements. Marlene was born June 4, 1937, in Sinclair, Maine, she was the daughter of Paul and Anna (Michaud) Chamberlain. She married Gary Nelson on November 28, 1958 in Sinclair, Maine. He survives in Herscher, IL. Also surviving are children, Michael (Janie Sendra) Nelson of Glasgow, KY Lisa (Troy) Koehler of Reddick, IL, Mark (Rose) Nelson of San Francisco, CA; niece, Jackie Baller of Joliet, IL grandchildren, Cassandra (Mason), Jacob (Aaron); great grandchildren, Jaxson, Ethan, Gavin, Lucas, Zane and Chase; special friend, Crystal Nelson. She was preceded in death by, her parents, 2 brothers and 5 sisters and daughter, Julia Lynn Nelson. Marlene loved to crochet, sew and all manner of hand crafts, boating in Michigan, spending time with family especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed entomology and being a part of forest fire prevention, in Maine. She ran the Blackstone movie theater and the fabric center at Kaisiers Dime Store. Marlene will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her loved ones. Condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial .com