 Emma E. Jorgensen, age 91 of Yankton, SD passed away on Thursday, March 06, 2008 at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Yankton with Rev. Mark Lichter officiating. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Visitations will be from 4-7:30 PM, Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 7:30 PM rosary followed by a 8:00 scripture service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Emma was born on March 9, 1916 to Michael and Anna (Moser) Schiferl in Presho, SD. On June 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Harold W. Jorgensen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yankton, SD. Emma kept in contact with her family via email forever more.
Her memory will always be cherished by her children: Kayleen A. (Rod) Deacon of Yankton, SD, Jean (Louis) Lucero of Ball Ground, GA, and Dennis E. (Dodie) Jorgensen of Placitas, NM; 11 grandchildren: Kelly, Darren, Danny, Kristi, Todd, Cherie, Stephen, Christine, Thad, Carrie, and Michael; 11 great grandchildren: Cory, Mya, Cole, Elliot, Maleik, Tricia, Tracy, Amanda, Becky, Ashley, and Andera; 1 great great grandson, Keyan, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, her parents, 10 brothers and sisters, and 2 grandchildren, Matthew and Cathleen.
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