Marilyn Youngdahl Obituary Marilyn Jean Youngdahl, 68, of Brainerd, passed away June 28, 2010, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Marilyn was born October 13, 1941, in Brainerd, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Violet (Franzen) Nichols. After graduating high school Marilyn was united in marriage to David Youngdahl on August 27, 1960. In 1966 the couple moved to Alaska where they were blessed with their daughter, Merri. After calling Alaska home for many years they moved their family back to Brainerd, MN where she was a homemaker. Marilyn had a great love for horses and her dogs. She was also a former member of the Brainerd Saddle club and a Tops member. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her husband of 49 years, David; daughter Merri Oder (Steve Nordin) of Brainerd; brother Wayne Nichols of Brainerd; sister Sharon (Dallas) Miller of Saldotna, AK; three grandchildren Brock (Katie Ruesken), Angela, and Alex Oder all of Brainerd; great grandchild Jizelle Ruesken; and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be Friday July 2, 2010 at 11 AM at Nelson Doran Funeral Home with a visitation Thursday July 1, 2010 from 4-7 and one hour prior to funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Nelson Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd and the hour before services on Friday. SERVICES Funeral Services Friday, July 02, 2010 11:00 AM Nelson Doran Funeral Home 202 Eighth Avenue Northeast Brainerd, Mn 56401 Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd and the hour before services on Friday.