Thorsell, Mark 81 of Golden Valley, Feb. 14, 2019. Graduate of Gustavus Adolphus and the U of Mn, he taught history and special ed. in the Robbinsdale Schools. Survived by wife, Kathleen; children, Maria, Erik (Jeremy), Ben (Jen); grandchild, Eliana; sisters, Ann Maland, June McGrath, Myrna Wolf. Memorial Friday, April 26 at 11:30am, visitation 10:30am at Edina Community Lutheran Church, 4113 W. 54th St. Edina. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.