Jorgensen, Phyllis Christina (Jorgensen) (1926 - 2025)

JORGENSEN, JOHNSTON, HANSEN, CHRISTENSEN, COOK

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/10/2025 at 16:39:56

Name of deceased: Phyllis Christina Jorgensen (nee Jorgensen)

Aged: 98 yrs, 2 mo, 7 days

Residence: Good Samaritan Society, Ottumwa, Wapello County, IA

Born: Nov. 16, 1926; Kimballton, Audubon County, IA

Died: Jan. 23, 2025; Good Samaritan Society, Ottumwa, Wapello County, IA

Funeral services: Graveside: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025; Elk Horn Cemetery, Elk Horn, IA.

Survived by: Husband of 77 years, Mervin; daughter, Wyleen (spouse, Alan) Johnston of Chillicothe, IA; grandchildren, Wayne, Kayleen, Michelle, Rachelle and Steven, Jr; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Father, Alfred S. Jorgensen; mother and stepfather, Christina (nee Hansen) and Anthon Christensen; stepsister, Verdie Christensen; step-brother, Ralph Christensen; son, Steven Lee Jorgensen; sister, Fern Cook

Education: Graduated from Elk Horn (IA) High School, Class of 1945

Religious affiliation: Member, Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Mervin George Jorgensen; Nov. 9, 1947; location not provided

Employment: Between high school and her marriage, Phyllis worked as a telephone operator. Over the years, she was a homemaker and farmer’s wife

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed camping with Mervin and wintering in Arizona for more than 30 years.

Sources: kjan.com; rfh-ia.com