Marcia Kaye Nordwall

Marcia Kaye (Thorson) Nordwalll, 76, of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with cancer.

Marcia Kay Nordwall was born on February 18, 1949, to Alvord and Agnes (Odland) Thorson. She attended elementary school in Sunburg, MN, and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1967. She continued her education at Mankato State University majoring in Psychology.

On September 12, 1970, Marcia was married to Earl Nordwall at First Lutheran Church in rural New London, MN. Together they owned and operated fine dining restaurants in Minnesota, South Dakota, Colorado, and Serenity's in Trout Lake, Washington. Marcia's passion was entertaining and cooking special dishes especially old family Scandinavian dishes.

Marcia is survived by her niece, Ariel; nephews, Dennis and Jesse; aunt, June Odland of Spicer; cousins Lynette and Dave Cors and family; Lyle and Charlene Bengtson and family; Lenda and Doug Sammons and family; Wayne and Deb Odland and family; and families of the late Lance Bengtson and Gaylon Odland. Marcia was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; father, Alvord; mother, Agnes Mair; and, brothers Larry and Ronald Thorson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Crow River Lutheran Church, rural Belgrade, MN.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.