Marilyn K. Nelson (Vangen), 84, of Lake Barrington, IL, passed away on March 21, 2025.She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Roger L Nelson; daughters, Kristy Bennett (Paul) and Kari Mrazek (Joe); grandchildren, Ryan Bennett, Alison Hanlon (Trevor), Joey Mrazek, and Evan Mrazek; and great-granddaughter, Amelia Hanlon. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian (Madsen) Vangen; and her sister, Yvonne Steinbach (Al).Marilyn was born on November 3, 1940 in Northfield, MN, where she grew up and went to high school. She graduated from St. Olaf College, where she met Roger in Norwegian class. She taught high school business classes early in her career and later worked as an account manager for a travel company, from which she later retired. Marilyn and Roger raised their daughters in Lombard, IL, then spent 30 years in Hoffman Estates before moving to Lake Barrington.Marilyn enjoyed sewing, baking, spending time with friends and traveling. A lover of a good garage sale,

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