Marilyn E. Eller Omaha, Nebraska Obituary

Marilyn E. Eller

<p>Marilyn Eller, of Omaha, Nebraska, aged 83 years, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>She was a cherished mother, sister, cousin, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by husband Ken, daughter Elizabeth (Betsy) and her boyfriend Mark, daughter Nancy (Chris), grandson Paul, sister Elaine, niece Grace, cousin Susan, and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Marilyn was born in Valley Stream, New York on September 16, 1942, to Edwin Stevens Maloney and Winifred Elizabeth Day. She attended Adelphi College for her undergraduate studies and moved to Lawrence, Kansas for her graduate studies in the romance languages at Kansas University. She married Kenneth Eller on August 21, 1965. In 1967, Marilyn and Ken moved to Omaha, Nebraska to begin their careers in teaching Spanish. Marilyn taught at Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In the early 1980s, Marilyn attended the Nebraska College of Business, taking accounting courses. She then worked in the actuarial department at Mutual of Omaha for 15 years until her retirement. In 1999, Marilyn and Ken moved to Arkansas to enjoy the Natural State. There, Marilyn loved to swim in the pool, joined the Trailblazers Hiking Club, and began quilting with the Roses Quilting Club. Marilyn loved traveling to Colorado to be in the mountains and also enjoyed visiting the ocean. She loved to play Scrabble.</p><p><br></p><p>Marilyn will be remembered fondly for her witty sense of humor, fierce independence, robust vocabulary, lively facial expressions, and love of animals.</p><p>Our family is so grateful for the loving care she received at Garden View Manor Assisted Living and with the Angels Care Hospice team.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be held Friday, August 28, 2026 from 1-2PM, funeral service will begin at 2PM. Burial will be take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>
September 16, 1942 - August 22, 202609/16/194208/22/2026
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Nne Ebong
August 26
In loving memory of her Scrabble dominance and sly wit. She was a true original and will be dearly missed.
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Lindsey Ekwerekwu
August 28
We are sending love to our McMahon framily (friends who have become like family) on the passing of Ms. Marilyn. We had the honor of getting to know her as she became our neighbor when she moved back to Omaha. She was kind, funny, witty and authentic. Her daughter and our... Continue Reading
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Madey Sperber
August 28
Shared our North High School experiences all those years ago. Then on to Adelphi College when we entered, and Adelphi University 4 years later when we graduated - Marilyn as a Spanish major and I as a French major!
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Anonymous
August 27
With our deepest sympathy for your loss.From the Roses quilting club with love in our hearts.Una, Virginia, Gayle, B.R. and Debbie
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Phil Zipf
August 26
To Nancy & Betsy,
Your mom and I dated in high school, and we kept in touch for most of the following years. She was a very special person. I will miss our phone conversations and emails very much. She was simply a very good and honest person. My thoughts and prayers... Continue Reading
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Anonymous
August 26
Nancy McMahon, Your friends at Clarkson College are thinking of you and sending this in loving memory of your mother, Marilyn Eller.
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August 25
Nancy, Chris, and Paul, You are in our hearts and prayers. May beautiful memories of your mom bring you peace and comfort.
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Susan b hague
August 25
She was my cousin. My mother’s cousins daughter. Even though we only lived a few miles away, we got to see the family on a major holiday, Thanksgiving or Christmas. I remember when Marilyn left her birth house and went to. I think it was Omaha to go to college saw her on... Continue Reading
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