Marlene Jorgenson
Apr. 22, 1934 – Sept. 3, 2020
Marlene Helen Jorgen-
son 86, Rugby, passed
away peacefully on
Thursday, September 3,
2020 at Trinity Nursing
Home where she had been
a resident since breaking
her hip in February.
Marlene was born April
22, 1934, the daughter of
Emil and Helmi Haapoja.
She grew up on the family
farm. Marlene met her
husband Robert “Bob” Jor-
genson and after a very
short courtship, about 6
weeks, they were married
at her parents’ home.
Marlene and Bob
farmed south of Pleasant
Lake where they raised
their four children. In
1971 they moved to the
family farm where Kory,
their youngest son, now
lives and ranches with his
family.
Marlene stayed on the
farm for one year after her
husband passed away be-
fore their 37th anniver-
sary. She then moved into
an apartment in Rugby.
She worked at the Hub for
many years, which was a
perfect job because she
enjoyed visiting and meet-
ing new people. She later
worked at In Stitches for
nine years where the own-
er said she was perfect be-
cause she could visit with
everyone and was so
creative and willing to
help.
Marlene enjoyed being
on a bowling league and
was so happy to go to na-
tionals in Reno, NV. She
was a member of the Ea-
gles Auxiliary, volunteer
for the Hospital Auxiliary,
and Pioneer Village Muse-
um, and a member of First
Lutheran Church, all Rug-
by.
Marlene and Bob loved
to travel, which she con-
tinued to do for many
years. She went to New
York and along the East
Coast. A highlight of her
travels was a trip to Israel
with a dear friend. There
were also many trips to
Laughlin.
Marlene was a strong
independent woman. She
loved playing Bingo and
sharing a meal with fami-
ly and friends. When her
kids and grandchildren
came over, she’d say
“Let’s go out to eat.” She
loved her group of lady
friends that met for break-
fast almost every day.
Marlene had a weekly
hair appointment for the
last 50 years. She was al-
ways dressed to the nines
including jewelry of some
kind and finishing with
pretty lipstick. She was al-
ways ready for a good
time. She will be missed
by many.
Marlene is survived by
her three children: Susie
(Darrell) Schneibel, Penny
Jorgenson and Kory (Lin-
da) Jorgenson; six grand-
daughters: Sara (TJ) Cle-
land, Megan Yourk, Jacey
(Bill) Kramer, Courtney
(Keith) Bowman, Nicole
(Willie) Paul and Kassi
Jorgenson (Klay Oland);
eight great grandchildren:
Shacey, Willow, Ellie and
Sadie Kramer, Thomas
and Claire Cleland, Aria
Bowman and Beckett
Paul; sister Carol
McDonald; sisters-in-law:
Estelle Haapoja and Von-
da Haapoja along with
many nieces and
nephews.
Marlene was preceded
in death by her parents,
husband, son Keith and
brothers Kenny and Bill
Haapoja.
A funeral service will
be held at 1:30 p.m. Fri-
day, September 11, 2020
at First Lutheran Church,
Rugby.
Memories and con-
dolences can be shared at
www.thomasfamilyfunera
lhome.com.