Emma M. Jorgensen

1934-2020

Emma M. Jorgensen, 86, of Withee, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Aspirus Hospital in Medford. A funeral service for Emma took place at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel, with Pastor David Clements officiating. Burial followed at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery. Visitation took place at Hemer Funeral Home on Monday, June 15 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Emma was born on May 8, 1934 to Arthur and Alice (Moore) Anderson in Stetsonville. She was a graduate of Medford High School. She married Norman Jorgensen on Dec. 15, 1951, he preceded her in death in 2004.

Emma was a homemaker on the family farm. She was a member of the Women’s American Legion Auxiliary in Thorp. In her spare time she enjoyed crafts, sewing, reading, crossword puzzles, and gardening.

Emma is survived by her children, Stanley (Pat) Jorgensen of Medford, Joey (Karen) Jorgensen of Helena, Mont., Laurie Rohland and Lief Jorgensen both of Withee, Michael (Tish) Jorgensen, Wendy Gleason all of Medford, and Daniel (Barb) Jorgensen of New Baden, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her brother, Eugene Anderson and sister, Patricia (Lloyd) Amacher and many other family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Emma is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lerin; and sister-in-law, Mae Anderson.

Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.

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