Cards may be sent to 212 W. Iowa Ave., Gilmore City IA 50541.

Their family includes Jake Torkelson, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, and Josh and Tina Torkelson, of Pleasant Hill. They have four grandchildren.

Bruce Torkelson and Mary Shimon were married Feb. 7, 1971, at the United Methodist Church in Gilmore City.

He graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and continues painting wildlife art in retirement.

Mary and Bruce Torkelson today.

She retired from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and shares her musical talents in retirement.