May 30, 1934 ~ May 4, 2023 Marilyn Janiece Donelson

Marilyn Janiece Donelson, 88, of Newman Grove, formerly of Central City, Nebraska died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Faith Regional in Norfolk. Funeral services were May 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating. Visitation was, May 8, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Burial was in the Central City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church and condolences can be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com.

Marilyn was born on May 30, 1934 to Harvey L. and Alvena (Anderson) Lind in Polk, Nebraska. She grew up in Polk and graduated from Polk High School. She married R. Dean Donelson on September 1, 1956 at Swede Plain Methodist Church. The couple then moved to Central City where they remained all their lives.

Marilyn was a member of the United Methodist Church where she was very devoted. She was a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Church Circle and the Church Choir. She was also a member of the Extension Club. She enjoyed bowling and getting to know the kids at the school where she helped in the kitchen. Marilyn’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and all her kids activities.

She is survived by a son- Alan and Daidrea Donelson of Newman Grove; daughter- Lynn and Bob Nagorski of Lincoln; four grandchildren- Brock, Mya, Addy Donelson and Saigon Tibbetts; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, brother- Wally Lind; sister Norma Rodine.