Nancy Joyce

Jorgensen

Nancy J. Jorgensen, 82, Town of Aztalan, Jefferson, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek.

She was born on January 8, 1934 in the Town of Koshkonong, the daughter of the late Clarence and Frieda (Riess) Buckingham.

Nancy married Harvey E. Jorgensen of Lake Mills on October 6, 1956 in Fort Atkinson. He died on March 20, 1995.

She was a graduate of the Fort Atkinson High School, class of 1951, and later attended Mt. Sinai School of Nursing in Milwaukee.
Nancy became a Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse in 1955.

Nancy dedicated much of her life to the Fort Atkinson Hospital. Her retirement after 30 years of nursing were followed by 20 years of service as a volunteer.

She was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, charter member of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild, and a Sewing Club member (friends getting together since high school days).

Nancy enjoyed her grandchildren, sewing, quilting and gardening.

Survivors include her children, Eric (Jeanne) Jorgensen and Cynthia Scheele both of the Town of Aztalan; two grandchildren, Audry and David Scheele; siblings, Allen (Lynn) Buckingham of New Mexico and Linda Buckingham of Fort Atkinson; 4 sisters-in-law, Vivian Stelse of Adams. Harriett (Carroll "Kelly") Hein of Lake Mills, Dolores and Nathalie Buckingham both of Fort Atkinson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Also preceding in death were two daughters, one in infancy and Pamela Joan Jorgensen in 1984, two brothers, Donald and Howard, and a brother-in-law, Merlin Stelse.

A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. John Baumann officiating.

Private family burial services will be held at the Aztalan-Milford Cemetery.

A time of fellowship will be held following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Fort HealthCare Volunteer Program.
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