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Mardell Louise Norton
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Surprize - Mardell passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4th. Mardell was born Mar. 19th, 1931 in South Bend, Ind. to Clement Schindler and Ella (Nimtz) Schindler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Norton; and her twin brother, Marvin Schindler. Surviving are her sister, Bette (Schindler) Owen, Brent (Victoria) Wolter; son, Rick Wolter; son, Linda (Jim) Wantuck; niece, Marvin Schindler Jr.; nephew, Pete Schindler; grandchildren, Sasha (Grant) Kasten, Brandon Wolter, Brittany Wolter, Alexandra Wolter; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Kasten, Darby Kasten and Remington Kasten. Mardell graduated from South Bend Central High School class of 1949 and went on to nursing school at St Mary's. She worked at Osteopathic Hospital in South Bend and several private practices. Mardell was devoted to her family and friends. Her favorite pastimes included fishing, cooking and entertaining. She will be greatly missed by all who have known and loved her. A private burial was held at Cedar Memorial of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Monday, Oct. 17th at 10:00 a.m. In Mardell's memory, flowers may be sent to Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, 4200 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or monetary contributions may be directed to St Jude's Children's Hospital.
