Died Saturday June 8, 2019 at Papillion Manor
Marjorie was born September 15, 1918, in Fremont to Albert and Emma 'Ihlenfeld' Nelson. She grew up in Fremont, attended Nye Hawthorne grade school and graduated from Fremont Senior High in 1935. Marjorie Nelson married Harry Kirchmann in 1938 and the couple had three children, 2 sons and a daughter. She was a long-time member of the The Presbyterian Church (now Fremont Presbyterian Church). She was an active member of the church and a quilter. She also worked for a number of years at Goodrich Dairy. She continued quilting and since moving to Omaha with her daughter had hand-pieced 63 baby quilts which she donated to the Nebraska Children's Home Foundation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Emma Nelson, husband Harry and oldest son Dennis. She is survived by daughter Jennifer Kirchmann, son Fred Kirchmann, 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be 2pm Wednesday June 12, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Earl Underwood will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Foundation. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the Mortuary.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Don and Dixie Voss
North Bend, NE Thursday, June 13, 2019 Jennifer, we are so sorry we didn't have a chance to visit with you yesterday. We were late coming in so decided to try and catch you after the service which didn't happen either. Your mother looked beautiful. It will be hard not seeing her everyday but know she would only want your peace and happiness. You have been a wonderful daughter so take comfort from that. Don and DixieLois I. McMullen
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 13, 2019 Jennifer, Fred, Connie, and all the family, I am so sorry at the loss of your mother. What a long full life she lived. May your memories sustain and comfort you. God bless you, LoisJudi Busboom
, NE Tuesday, June 11, 2019 I will think of you every time I see a quilt. You will be missed truly missed. I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Goodbye sweet Marge!Lida Sieh
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 11, 2019 What a special lady. Always enjoyed seeing her and visit big when she and Jennifer came to quilt store. 100 years of beauty inside and out. Know she will be missed.Liz Joyce
Omaha, NE Tuesday, June 11, 2019 I am so privileged to have met Marge through the stitching group. She was a wise woman, and a caring friend to everyone. Thanks to Jen for sharing her mother with us and enriching our lives with Marge's wit and wisdom!Karen Vinson
Omaha, NE Monday, June 10, 2019 My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this wonderful lady! I will miss watching her create her beautiful quilts with love for children who needed their comfort. Thank you Jen for sharing her with us!