Strong, Mary Ann "Twig" age 96, of Bloomington, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 24. She was born in Litchfield, MN. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer & Phoebe Whalberg; brother Warren, husband Bill, and grandchild Katie. Mary is survived by her children, Lynda Summerville (Drew), Cindy Obinger (Rev. Wally), and Nancy Rapp (Dick); 12 grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren. As a young child she played the piano and cello. She graduated from the UofM where she met Bill who was in Dental School. In 1948 they wed. After raising their children, she returned to Music & Arts in the St. Louis Park schools for 20 yrs. She loved reading, needlework, bridge, writing, Potlucks, worshipping in Church, and generally KNOWING people. She ensured a 'strong' family by planning holidays and time together at the family's Horseshoe Lake cabin. Mary was the family matriarch, a loving mom and wife, a loyal friend - truly a great lady. We'll celebrate her life and legacy with a memorial service at a later date. She requested donations go to Westwood Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park.