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Astrid Torstad Obituary

Torstad, Astrid V. age 95, of Eden Prairie, MN, formerly of Chicago. Preceded in death by her husband, Nils; daughter, Doris Whitcomb; and son, Allan Anderson. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Charles) Mitchell of Eden Prairie, MN; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Ingrid Sandberg of Norwalk, CT; many nieces and nephews. Memorial Luncheon 1 p.m., on Saturday, November 19th, at the Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway, Orland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Salvation Army. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 952-975-0400.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, 2005.

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Diane Westphal

November 17, 2005

Astrid highlighted our lives with many, many happy & loving memories.

Our parents were best friends & she was my Godmother!

She will live in my heart forever!

Janet Haug

November 16, 2005

Astrid was a very dear and kind friend to me. She was a special friend to my mother and father. She had a beautiful laugh. She was warm-hearted and loving. I have precious memories of times spent with Astrid and her family.

She made wonderful rice porridge and delicious Swedish pancakes. She was an excellent cook.

She was full of life and a lot of fun.I loved her and so did my mother, father and sisters.

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