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Helen Jorgenson, age 92, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Deerfield Gables Care Center in New Richmond. She was born the daughter of Herman and Helen (Krauss) Alf on February 25, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI. Helen grew up in Eau Claire graduating from Eau Claire High School, class of 1950. Following high school, Helen worked many jobs throughout her life; in a department store, banking, and insurance. After she retired from insurance, she worked temp jobs for in-home care centers. Helen married Hans Jorgenson on November 21, 1955. She later divorced in the early 1980s. Helen had a deep Lutheran faith and enjoyed bible study groups throughout her life. She loved reading, traveling, volunteering, and taking care of her plants. Helen had the gift of gab and loved to laugh with her family. She was compassionate, caring, and philanthropic.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Helen Alf; siblings, Lillian Mierkey, Almoine Alf, Duane Alf, and Marie Thalacker; daughter-in-law, Amy. She is survived by her children, Jim Jorgenson and Sandy (Mark) Ahles; grandchildren, Veronica Jorgenson, Angie (Ryan) Hanson, and Sam (Jenn) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Taylor Hanson, Ila Hanson, Nolan Johnson, and Cullen Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00AM at First Lutheran Church (218 County Road K New Richmond, WI 54017) with a visitation starting at 10:00AM. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
Click here to watch the recording of Helen’s service.
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I have been Helen’s personal librarian for 7 years, and visited her monthly. She was a kind soul with many things to talk about, she had the gift of gab but I loved listening to her stories. I looked forward to our visits on the phone and in person. She loved a variety of books, from non-fiction, historical and educational biographies. My last visit, she had forgotten to come downstairs, so I went up to her room and she shared with me her puzzle she was working on, while she was waiting for her small hot-dish to finish in the oven. I will miss her honesty, story telling and her genuine laugh. I have a beautiful picture of her reading if you would like me to send it to you, please send me your email. Sincerely, Nora
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