Carolyn Madelyn Nyen, age 100, of Blair, passed away on Tuesday, December 30,
2025 in the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.
Carolyn was born on August 15, 1925 in LaCrosse to Christ and Tina (Lund)
Christopherson. She attended Blair High School, Eau Claire Vocational School,
American Tool Management and United School of Insurance.
Carolyn was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Blair, serving on the
council and a member of the ALCW. She organized and served as the first
president of the Sons of Norway in Blair.
After school, Carolyn decided to visit a friend in Chicago, IL. She worked in a
defense plant for two years. Carolyn met and married Donald Pallis in Chicago,
IL on July 2, 1948. They later divorced.
Carolyn moved back to Blair and married Harvey Nyen on December 4, 1971.
They lived on Harvey’s home place until his death on April 30, 2009. Carolyn
later moved into Blair.
Carolyn was employed at Northern Engraving as an inspector and served as a
union steward. She was also employed with two insurance agencies. Carolyn
had a travel agency in Blair and also owned and operated the Blair Variety Store.
Carolyn enjoyed crafts, music, dancing and sewing. Her pets were very
important to her.
Carolyn is survived nieces, a nephew, friends and many cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by her
brothers and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Blair
Lutheran Church West with burial in the Rest Haven Cemetery both in Blair.
Pastor Chris Sesvold will officiate.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
The Jack Funeral Home in Blair assisted the family with arrangements.
No responses yet