Marian A. Nelson, age 80, of Annandale, died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at her home.
Committal services will be held in the spring of 2025 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life at Lancaster Covenant Church. Memorials are preferred to the LEFSA fund at Lancaster Public Schools.
Marian Andrea Lyberg was born on Dec. 19, 1943, in Hallock, Minnesota, to Carl and Faye (Balderston) Lyberg. Marian grew up in Lancaster, along with her three siblings. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at Lancaster Covenant Church. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School. Marian was a hard worker, working both as an artist and as an optometric assistant. She was a member of the Annandale Improvement Club, as well as Friends of the Annandale Library.
As an artist, Marian was a master of various mediums, delighting in capturing life’s beauty through painting, stained glass, henna, and more. Her creative spirit knew no bounds, from silver jewelry to kaleidoscopes, knitting to floral arrangements. Marian’s passion for art was only equaled by her love for Irish coffee in cozy cafes, playing blues on the keyboard, and enjoying the ambiance of dining establishments with delicious food and a table full of loved ones.
A dynamic soul, Marian found joy in leading art classes and exploring adobe architecture. Her talents extended to decorating and a love for Audi coupe sports cars. True to herself, Marian lived authentically and genuinely. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity, integrity, unwavering principles, and a profound appreciation for the beauty found in life’s smallest details.
Marian is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Anderson and Kelly (Gary) Berscheit; grandchildren, Breeanna and Reilly Anderson, Mikki (Brett) Ahsenmacher, and Corey Berscheit; great-grandchildren, Shai’Anne Delaney, Camila Marinelli, Tyler Nelson, and Raelyn and Berkley Ahsenmacher; sister, Colette (Ron) Baldwin; sister-in-law, Tina Lyberg; and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Keith and Daryl Lyberg.
The obituary and guestbook are online at www.dingmannfuneral.com