Marilyn Frances Blair, 83, of Beatrice, Nebraska was born to Francis and Amber (Bomer) Stoll on December 15, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She attended Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska and continued her education, going on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, and serving others in different caregiving capacities. Most recently, she served in the Pioneer Foster Grandparent Program where she blessed students at Beatrice Elementary.
In her spare time, Marilyn loved arts and crafts, particularly crochet, needlepoint, painting and diamond art, among the many other ways she displayed her artistic talent. Marilyn also had a love for music, as she sang often and loved playing the organ and the dulcimer. Her faith was strong as she was active in her church and faithfully studied the Bible. She married the love of her life, Albert Blair, on November 20,1973 and they celebrated a long marriage. They made their dream come true of owning and operating the Riverside Campsite in DuBois. Marilyn and Al also enjoyed many trips together, took care of beloved pets, and poured into their family and loved ones.
Marilyn passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at her home in Beatrice, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of eighty-three years, ten months, and twenty-three days. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, husband Albert “Big Al” (May 20, 2010), son James “Jim” Blair, daughters: Jane Tangeman, Veronika Jegeris and Kim Blair, and sister-in-law Barbara Stoll.
Marilyn is survived by her loving children: Janet Knaak- McLeaney and husband Rod of Omaha, John Blair and wife Kathy of Vista, CA; Jack Blair and wife Joan of Windsor, CO; Erika Latimer and husband Jerry of Omaha, and Monika Brady of Olathe, KS; granddaughter, Alexandria Jegeris and husband Robert Esau of Lincoln, brother, George Stoll of Omaha and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 142026,26 at the Wherry Mortuary, 919 “G” street in Pawnee City, Nebraska with Pastors Joseph and Rachel Irvine officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Inurnment will be in Du Bois Cemetery in Du Bois, Nebraska.
Memorials contributions may be given to APACE, in Auburn, Nebraska.
Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com
Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary- 919 “G” St- Pawnee City, NE (
