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Date Posted: 2010-08-10
Maiden Name: Roether

Marilyn J. Larsen, 77, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Plum Creek Care Center in Lexington.    

She was born April 9, 1933, at Lexington, Nebraska to Daniel and Mildred (Martin) Roether. Marilyn attended school at Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1950. During high school Marilyn worked at Westerman's Drug Store and Lexington Floral.     

Marilyn was united in marriage to James Larsen on September 10, 1950, at Lexington. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Ann and Chris.     Marilyn always enjoyed keeping a beautiful home, entertaining and would jump at the chance to help a friend with their children's graduations or weddings. She spent many years as Hospitality Coordinator at the First United Methodist Church, worked for the election commission at District #15 school for many years and kept the books for Larsen Land & Livestock since becoming incorporated in 1976.     

She loved collecting antiques, especially pottery and when the children were young she could be found helping with 4-H projects and serving at 4-H leader for several years. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church.     

Marilyn was a lovely lady who will always be remembered for her love of family, her hospitality and her generosity.     

She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years: James Larsen of Lexington, Nebraska, One son and daughter-in-law: Chris (Kira) Larsen of Lexington, Nebraska, One daughter and son-in-law: Ann (Frank) Albertson of Lakewood, Colorado, Three Grandchildren: Jamie (Joseph, III) Adessa, of Watkins, Colorado; Nathan R. Philips and partner, Jenifer Mettler of Lincoln, Nebraska; Ashley Larsen of Lexington, Nebraska, Six great-grandchildren: Jaelyn, Jacob, Taylor & Lily Philips of Lincoln, Nebraska and Joseph, IV and Jaden Adessa of Watkins, Colorado, Uncle & Aunt: Henry and LaRue Roether of Lexington, Nebraska, One niece, two nephews, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.     

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; Marvin and Ernest in infancy and one nephew.    

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Monday, August 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Thane Moore officiating. Burial will be held prior to the Memorial Service at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, August 15, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Heartland Military Museum or the First United Methodist Church. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please share condolences with the Family via: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.