Joann (Jo) Jorgenson

Joann “Jo” Jorgenson, 81, of Delia passed away December 31, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Delia.

She was born March 4, 1929 in Greenleaf the daughter of Golden and Viola (Gauby) Cope.

Jo graduated from Morrowville High School.  She attended college for one year and taught school in a one-room schoolhouse. 

She was most proud of being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She was married to “Jug” Jorgenson on May 14, 1948 in Belleville.  He preceded her in death April 27, 2000, and her parents Golden and Vi Cope.

Survivors include, a son Dan Jorgenson and Bonita of Delia and a daughter Judy Blush and her husband Terry of Delia.   Five grandchildren Kim Mulford of Delia, Jeff Blush of Silver Lake, Jeremy Blush of Delia, Tabetha Mallonee of Lecompton, Dave Jorgenson of Austin, TX and three great grandchildren Dylan Mulford, Brad Mallonee and Brodie Mallonee also survive.

Joann will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  She will lie in state from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ward Funeral Home in Washington.  Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Washington City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice and sent in care of the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka 66603

Online condolences and fond memories to www.brennanmathenafh.com.