Mary A. Tornell

October 14, 1928 ~ July 8, 2015
Age 86 of Forest Lake. Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved the most on July 8, 2015. She is greeted in heaven by beloved husbands, Robert Tornell and Gordon Gibbs; children, Cheryl Noren, Stephen Tornell, twins Martha Michael Tornell; siblings, Barbara Reed, Cyrus Palmquist, Earl Palmquist, Viola Palmquist, Dorothy Nelson, June Troutman, Marje Womac. She is deeply missed by daughters, Mary Tornell, Melissa Tornell; honorary children, Joe and Margaret Moore; grandchildren, Michael (Valerie Forsch) Noren, Lisa (Mark) Tollefson; great-grandchildren, Taylor Tollefson, Ali Tollefson; sister, Gertrude Nelson; many nieces, nephews, other, relatives, and loving friends. A Celebration of Marys Life will be 11 AM Tuesday July 14th, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until the time of service. Memorials preferred to the family.
You were the best mom that I could have ever had on this earth! I love you and miss you so much!
I love and miss you so much Mom.
We just found out the sad news. We all have fond memories of spending time with the Tornell family growing up. We are saddened by your loss but know that her faith was very important to her, just as it was to sister Barbara. They are together now in God’s care. We wish you all peace.
Mrs Tornell was a nurse at Central Jr High in Forest Lake back in 1974…. I was in 7th grade and in class and I fondly remember her coming to pull me out of class, to tell me that my grandfather had passed away and that my mother was coming to pick me up. Mrs Tornell had a heart of gold- am quite certain God has a special place for her. I’m 53 yrs old and now live in Dallas, yet was just home for the 4th with family and friends. Something’s one never forgets, and I remember her tearing up when and holding my hand. RIP sweet lady
May your many happy memories sustain you during this sad time. I do not have current addresses to send a card but send since condolences.
Susan Fish, niece of Aunt Alice & daughter of Gertrude
I’m sorry for your loss I am going to miss Mary I loved her always grabbing my hand n kissing it and our many conversion. I will also miss chatting with her daughters take care mary may you rest in peace I am a housekeeper at Birchwood
I am so sorry for your loss I loved your mom I enjoyed going to the casino with her and playing bingo. She would always grab my hand and kiss me I will miss her so much