On June 20, 1953, she married Maurice Elroy Norell at Trinity Lutheran Church, Nicollet, MN. She lived out her life of service to many at their Eagle Point Farmstead. She raised her five children, then babysat for all twelve of her grandchildren. She loved to have all her family close to her as much and as often as possible. Many family memories revolve around holidays spent together. All generations preparing lefse, cookies, tea rings and sharing food at the tables.

Her life revolved around faith, farm, family, friends, food, fabric and fellowship. She weaved her life together serving and giving to others. Through many connections and relationships there have been so many memories; 60 years with her card club, her birthday club, home extension and 4H. Her hands were never idle. She spent hours each day in her kitchen cooking, baking, canning, and faithfully serving coffee and treats to her boys several times each day. Her sewing machine also was always very busy creating quilts and clothes and mending after farm mishaps. The farmstead knew her touch as she gardened, weeded and mowed the lawn. She also spent her time at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church, always present for services, taught Sunday School and deeply involved in their women�s organizations. She also spent many of her later years, traveling to Mankato for weekly gatherings for Bible Study Fellowship.

In August 2019 Margaret learned she had metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was told that she had a very aggressive cancer and could expect 2-4 months. She lived 17 more months with great grace and strength. On January 19, 2021 she left us to greet those awaiting her in heaven.

She is survived by 5 children and spouses, 12 grandchildren and spouses and 10 greatgrandchildren (one she only met by a hearing a new heartbeat).

Her cherished family: Gail Norell; Joanne & Norman Wolf family – Charles Wolf and Kathryn & Zach Germscheid; Byron & Jill Norell family – Luke & Jenny Norell (and baby), April & Eric Schech with Katelyn & Ian; Paul Norell, and Emily & David Kleppe; Burton & Kelly Norell family – Matt & Crystal Norell with Mason & Owen, Nicole & Brad Wolters with Karissia & Braden, and Elizabeth & Derek Berger with Cohen & Clara; Bruce & Marci Norell family – Jonnica & Josh Mayer, Cortney Norell, and Madison & Tanner Jaeger with Cora; Also her siblings: Arlene Helle, Victor and Marlene Johnson; many nieces and nephews and godchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Maurice, her parents Martin and Irene Johnson and many other relatives to greet her in heaven.

Margaret passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Benedictine Living in St. Peter at age 86. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Scandian Grove Lutheran or Mayo Clinic Mankato Hospice. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

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