Marilyn R. Carlson

Marilyn R. Carlson, 82, of Kearney died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan in Kearney. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Kearney. Rev. Mike Shields will officiate and burial will follow at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney and also 1 hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church of Kearney or AseraCare Hospice. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Marilyn was born on April 29, 1933 in Stamford, NE to Paul E. and Ruth A. (Anderson) Carlson. She graduated from Kearney High School in 1950, then attended Kearney State for 1 year before attending and graduating in 1954 from the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis, MN. Marilyn then attended Trinity College in Chicago, IL where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Missions in 1958. After further study of Tropical Diseases and Midwifery in Brussels, Belgium, Marilyn went to the Tandala Mission Hospital in the Belgian Congo where in addition to her teaching and other duties, she delivered more than 64 babies. She was there for almost 5 years, but in 1964, violent revolution and unrest in the Congo caused the mission boards to withdraw all their missionaries back to the States. Marilyn's love for the Congo and its people were forever in her heart. In 1966, she began working for Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, where she helped start and direct the first intensive care unit in the hospital. In 1970, she was named director of the Central Community College School of Practical Nursing. She served in that position for 25 years before retiring in 1995. She was so proud of the over 1000 graduates of that program, many of whom continue to serve the medical needs of people throughout Central Nebraska. In May of this year, Marilyn was honored by the College and received an Emeritus Award. This was only the ninth presentation of this award, and Marilyn was the first woman to be so honored. She was a member of the Kearney Evangelical Free Church for many years. Surviving relatives include her Brother, Stan (Mary) Carlson of Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Sisters, Pauline Nelson of Pembine, WI and Lynette( (Don) Rathbone of Grand Island, NE; Nieces Kay Mork, Janine Starcevich, Lynda Kay, and nephews Brad Nelson, Eric Carlson, Chris Carlson, Caleb Newquist, and Zach Newquist. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Paul and Wilma Carlson, and Brother-in law, Merle Nelson. PDF Printable Version

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Marilyn R. Carlson

September 19, 2015 - September 19, 2015