Mary Ellen Scott
Mary Ellen Scott, age 80 of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Alexandria surrounded by the love of her family.
Visitation for Mary Ellen Scott will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio, MN.
Funeral services Mary Ellen Scott will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio, MN, with Abby Weick officiating. The Urn Bearer will be Roman Paulson.
Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, Morris, MN.
Mary was born on April 15, 1946, in Morris, MN, to Charlie and Bertina Tomoson and was raised in Alberta, MN. Growing up in a large family taught her the importance of hard work, resilience, and family—values she carried with her throughout her life.
Above all else, Mary treasured her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose greatest joy came from simply being together and making memories with the people she loved.
Mary will be remembered for her contagious laugh, quick wit, and wonderful sense of humor. She loved telling jokes—even if she occasionally forgot the punchline halfway through—and somehow that only made everyone laugh even harder.
She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed spending afternoons doing word finds, watching Little House on the Prairie, taking long car rides simply for the joy of seeing where the road might lead, and putting together jigsaw puzzles, especially those featuring Native American scenes. Many of those puzzles became treasured keepsakes, carefully glued together with the help of her brother, Clifford, so they could be proudly displayed on the wall.
Some of Mary’s favorite days were the ordinary ones—sharing coffee with her brother Clifford, chatting about life, working on puzzles together, and enjoying the comfort of having her best friend right next door. Their lifelong bond was one of love, laughter, and unwavering friendship, and those everyday moments became some of the memories she treasured most.
Mary also had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her beloved cat, Clyde, whose companionship brought her comfort, laughter, and unconditional love.
Mary had a remarkable way of making ordinary days feel special. Her greatest legacy is not found in the things she owned, but in the family she raised, the laughter she shared, and the countless memories she created. She leaves behind a lifetime of love that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Family Left to Cherish Her Memory
Her children: Mark Johnson (Doreen): grandchildren Joshua Johnson (Samantha) and Cassandra Johnson-Nelson; great-granddaughter Isabelle Nelson.
Teresa Ershbock (Timothy Simpson): grandchildren Lia Fechtner and Zechariah Simpson (Kira); great-grandchildren Ciaran Mulvey, Amiera Fechtner, and Aaliyah Pacheco.
Todd Reynolds.
Carol Deal (Daniel Karges): grandchildren Elyssa Ogle, Adriana Westrom (Bradley), McKenna Sanstead, Emily Sanstead, and Trey Deal; great-grandchildren Theodore Lex, Roman Paulson, Zayn Westrom, Navie Westrom, Carter Deal, and Madalynn Deal.
Clarissa Peterson (Charlie Doxey): grandchildren Brandon Peterson (Emma), Jaysen Hokanson (Josalyn), and Dustin Hokanson (Ally); great-grandchildren Aurora Peterson, Caspian Peterson, Euphoria Peterson, Emma Hokanson, and Harper Hokanson.
She is also survived by her brother, Clifford Tomoson, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Those Who Preceded Her In Death
Her parents, Charlie and Bertina Tomoson; her infant daughter, Tina Reynolds; grandson Cody Lex; her sons-in-law, Edward Ershbock and Ryan Deal; her siblings, Lucille Mizer, Donald Thomason, Leroy “Buck” Tomoson, Douglas Tomoson, Rosella “Sister” Raasch, Phyllis Flannigan, Albert Lee “Bum” Tomoson, Ronald “Snick” Tomoson, Charlotte Stier, Charles “Chas” Tomoson, Joseph Tomoson, and Michael Tomoson. She was also reunited with her beloved sister-in-law, Dianne Tomoson, and her cherished niece, Susan Radil, who held a special place in her heart.
Arrangements are with Brainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton, MN.
