Marilyn R. Nissen, age 74, of Pueblo West, passed away May 11, 2022 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was the widow of Michael A. Nissen, who was the love of her life. They shared 21 years of marriage together before his passing in 1993. Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, Marilyn was the daughter of Bernard Murphy and Dorothy (Green) Burhop, and stepdaughter to Warren Hinton and William “Bill” Burhop. She attended St. Mary’s school, graduated from Janesville High School, class of 1966, and attended UW-Platteville. She was a dedicated federal employee in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she served as a secretary for over 25 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish in Grand Rapids, Michigan as well as St. Gabriel’s in Colorado Springs. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, cooking, sewing, and caring for others. She was friend to all who met her and will be remembered for her easy going spirit, love of laughter, Fox News, Ethan Allen furniture, freshly ironed shirts, and penny loafers. She is survived by her daughters Tricia (James) Class of Alexandria, Virginia and Julie (Cory) Keehn of Pueblo West, Colorado; 3 granddaughters Isabel, Ivana, and Irina Class; 2 brothers Jerry (Valerie) Murphy of Fresno, California, and Don (Denise) Murphy of Janesville, Wisconsin, and 9 nieces and nephews. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Nissen, in-laws Robert “Felix” and Patricia (Ludwig) Nissen, as well as brother-in-law Robert “Rob” Nissen. A celebration of her life will be planned in the upcoming months.
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