Helen Marynik-Thorson

Helen Marynik- Thorson, 90, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, November 10, 2013 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Helen Frances Cisinski was born on August 14, 1923 in Edgely, ND the daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Taszarek) Cisinski. She grew up and attended school in Edgeley graduating from high school there in 1942. She married Julian Marynik in Berlin, ND on June 29, 1948. Julian passed away on July 9, 1975. On March 16, 1984, Helen married Osmund Thorson in Grand Forks. Osmund passed away on August 3, 2009. Helen is survived by a son, James (Jean) Marynik of Grand Forks, ND; daughter, Julie Ann (Charles) Horter of Bismarck, ND; step sons, Paul (Connie)Thorson of Fargo and John Thorson of East Grand Forks, MN; brother, John (Jackie) Cisinski of Berlin, ND; 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Julian and Osmund; granddaughter, Catherine Jean Horter; sisters, Elizabeth and Ann. Helen's family prefers that memorials be given to the St. Mary's "Access for All" fund. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 216 Belmont Road, Grand Forks. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 7PM in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 South 42nd St., Grand Forks Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.