Joann "Jo" Jorgenson

Joann "Jo" Jorgenson, age 81 of Delia, Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at her daughter's home in Delia. A graveside funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4 at the Washington City Cemetery. Jo was born on March 4, 1929 at Greenleaf, Kansas, the daughter of Golden and Viola (Gauby) Cope. Jo graduated from Washington High School. She attended college for one year and taught school in a one room schoolhouse. She married Melvin E. "Jug" Jorgenson on May 14, 1948 at Belleville, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2000. She is also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Dan Jorgenson and his wife Bonita of Delia, 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, Texas, and three great grandchildren, Dylan Mulford, Brad Mallonee and Brodie Mallonee. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice and sent in care of Ward Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joann "Jo" Jorgenson, please visit our flower store.