Crystal M. Thorson

Crystal M. Thorson, age 97, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. She was born to Tollef and Clara Skarsgard on November 27, 1917 in Makoti, ND. Crystal had lived in West Branch for the past 40 years, formerly of Detroit, MI. She was a member at St. John Lutheran Church and enjoyed square dancing, quilting, making cookies, and spending time with her many grandchildren.

Crystal is survived by her children, Mary (Joe) Lujan of Rochester, MI, Thomas (Joyce) Thorson of West Branch, MI, and Jerry (Michele) Thorson of Prescott, MI; grandchildren: Becky, Debbie, Jenny, Christine, Craig, Tim, Brian, Carrie, Lori, Rochelle, Travis, Ole, and Dana; and 27 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Monrad and siblings, Sandy, Margie, Clarice and Arnold.

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery. Rev. Howard Travis will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in Memory of Emily Wangler.