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Mavis Jorgenson

May 17, 1939 — May 20, 2014

Mavis Jorgenson was born on May 17, 1939, in Kerkhoven Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Gunderson) Leaf. She was united in marriage to James Jorgenson on January 11, 1958, at the Sunburg Parsonage. Mavis worked at the Sunburg café, Toro in Willmar and was head cook for the Sunburg and Murdock schools. She liked to cook and bake, but loved planning holiday meals. Mavis enjoyed watching birds and planting flowers. She always welcomed a visit from family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, James and one son Scott (and Susan). Two grandchildren Trevor and Lyndsay. Two sisters Marsha Skindelien and Ramona (and Jim) Christenson; and a sister- in- law Betty Leaf. Also, surviving are many nieces and nephews.
The visitation is Friday May 30 from 5pm to 7pm at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg, Minnesota. The funeral will be held Saturday May 31 at 1pm at Hope Lutheran Church with a one hour visitation prior.








Cemetery Details

West Norway Lake Lutheran Cemetery
13380 225th Ave NW
Sunburg, MN, 56289

Visitation

MAY 30. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Hope Lutheran Church

107 Western Ave. N.

Sunburg, MN, US, 56289

Celebration of Life

MAY 31. 01:00 PM

Hope Lutheran Church

107 Western Ave. N.

Sunburg, MN, US, 56289

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