Mary Lou Thoreson

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Mary Lou Thoreson, age 90 of Chatfield, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, MN.

She was born January 19, 1934, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Bung) Ressie in Winona, MN. 

Mary Lou graduated from Winona High School in Winona, MN and went on to attend Midwest Bible School in St. Louis, MO.

She married Arthur “Richard” Thoreson on July 16th, 1954 and together they shared 70 yrs, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren and many wonderful memories.

Mary Lou’s life centered around her faith, family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

Mary Lou is survived by her five children:

Steven (Terry) Thoreson 

Debbie (Hugh) Fendry 

David (Karen) Thoreson

Kathy (Kevin) Brettin

Craig (Jean) Thoreson

14 Grandchildren

17 Great-grandchildren

She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Richard” Thoreson, her parents, Frank and Myrtle Ressie, and her siblings Ronald Ressie, Mardell (Ressie) Buck, and Charlotte (Ressie) Peterson. 

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4

Funeral services for Mary Lou will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Rochester, MN at 11:00 a.m.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. 

Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Cemetery of Rochester. 

We as a family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to St. Croix Hospice and Spring Valley Living for the genuine love and care they provided.