Mary Ella Forslin

Mary Ella Forslin closed her last chapter November 3, 2026, just a week before her 72nd birthday. She fought a valiant battle against cancer over the last year, and her strength will never be forgotten.

 She is survived by her loving daughters, Megan (Jon) Alm and Lindsay (Ian) Munro and two grandsons, August and Callum Munro; her sisters, Kathy (Mike) and Susan (Bob); her brothers, Jim, Jack (Sandi), and Don; her special brother-in-law, Ron; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ella Mae Wieser, and her sister, Peg.

 She was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on November 11, 1954, and grew up on her parents’ ranch. She later moved to the Twin Cities, where she raised her family and had a career in the insurance industry and worked part time at a floral shop creating floral arrangements and bouquets. Later in life, she retired and split her time between Minnesota and Arizona. She was an avid fan of reading, gardening, hiking, crafting and playing pickleball. It was common for her to spend hours every day on the pickleball courts; her Arizona friends even coined a pickleball move after her - the “Mary Carry”

Mary held a deep pride in her sobriety, a path she walked for 48 years. Living a sober life was one of her proudest achievements and a central part of who she was—a daily commitment that reflected her immense personal strength, resilience, and deep dedication to her family. She helped countless others on their journey to healing and recovery as well.

 Her bright light and boundless energy will always be remembered by those that had the privilege of knowing her.

 A memorial service will be planned at a later date at Morris Nilsen in Richfield, MN