Person Page 117

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Lester Irvin Loghry¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Lester Irvin Loghry was born on 26 March 1913 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
• Marriage: He and Florence F. Ross were married on 18 February 1932 in Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 18 March 1987, at age 73, in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.¹

• Household Member: Lester appeared in the household of John Harvey Loghry in a census on 23 January 1920 in Valley Township, Page, Iowa, United StatesBG.
  1) John H. Loghry, head, age 50, widowed, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Missouri.
  2) Lena H. G. Loghry, daughter, single, age 27, born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  3) Blanche Loghry, daughter, age 23, married, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  4) Jay A. Loghry, son, age 20, married, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  5) Swan Loghry, son, age 17, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  6) Della Loghry, daughter, age 14, singe, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  7) Loyal N. Loghry, son, age 12, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  8) Lester E. Loghry, son, age 6, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  9) Elnora A. Loghry, daughter, age 2 3/12, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  10) Anna Loghry, daugher-in-law, age 16, married, born in Iowa.³
• Census: He appeared on the census on 26 April 1950 in Villisca, Montgomery, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Lester I. Loghry, age 38, married, born in Iowa, electrician.
  2) Florence F. Loghry, age 35, wife, born in Iowa.
  3) Russell I. Loghry, age 17, son, never married, born in Iowa.⁴

• Last Edited: 25 May 2022 10:04:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 5 Oct 2017, Lester Irvin Loghry, 93361273.
2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 25 May 2022), entry for Lester Irvin Loghry, person ID KH7Q-J57.
3. [S324] Iowa, Page County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll 506, Valley Township, enumeration district (ED) 118, sheet 7A, dwelling 142, family 142, John H. Loghry household, accessed 16 Nov 2022
4. [S816] Iowa, Montgomery County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Villisca, enumeration district (ED) 69-12, sheet 5, household 51, lines 18-20, Lester I. Loghry household, accessed 25 May 2022

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Mildred Loghry

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Mildred Loghry was born on 15 July 1916 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 25 July 1916, at age 0, in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 25 May 2022 09:58:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 5 Oct 2017, Midred Loghry, 66562318.

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Warren George Jorgensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Warren George Jorgensen was born on 9 June 1925 in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Mary Hammond were married on 6 July 1952 in Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,1
• Death: He died on 23 July 2016, at age 91, in Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.³

• Household Member: Warren appeared in the household of Andrew C. Jorgensen in a census on 17 April 1950 in Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Andrew C. Jorgenson, head, white, male, age 61, married, born in South Dakota, farmer, was living in same house one year ago, father and mother born in Denmark.
  2) Francis Jorgenson, wife, female, age 51, married, born in South Dakota, homemaker.
  3) Warren G. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 24, never married, born in South Dakota, farmer.
  4) Dale M. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 20, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  5) Ronald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 18, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  6) Lowell Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 17, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper; Gerald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 15, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.⁴
• Obituary: His obituary was published on 1 August 2016 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. Warren "Dick" George Jorgensen, 91, of Ek Point, SD died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
  
  Warren was born June 9 , 1925 in rural Wakonda, SD to Andrew and Frances (Sweeley) Jorgensen. He was the 2nd child of 7 born to this family. He attended many country schools in rural Clay and Yankton counties. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII and was stationed in the Philippines and Korea.
  
  Warren married Mary Hammond on July 6, 1952 in Elk Point. They worked on their farm in Yankton from 1952-1956 and moved to the farm in Elk Point. They enjoyed farm life and never desired to be any place else. Warren worked on his farm until his death. Warren and Mary enjoyed hosting many barn dances and they also traveled to old time dances in Yankton, Vermillion and Akron, IA. He was an accomplished musician, playing the accordion, fiddle, piano and guitar. His family was amazed at his mathematical ability and his unique way of being able to fix almost anythin. Warren loved his animals, especially his sheep, and took in many stray dogs and cata over the years. His three granddaughters were a constant source of pride and joy for him.
  
  He is survived by his four chidren: Sandra (George Spiehs) Jorgensen of Pierre, SD, Dickson Jorgensen of Arlington, SD, Jeanette (Loren) Johnson and Dexter (Noreen) Jorgensen all of Burbank, SD, his granddaughters: Janet (Carl) Towner, Kelley Jorgensen and Kerrey Jorgensen and a great granddaughter Carolyn Towner. He is also survived by a sister in law Annabelle Spurling of Tyndall, SD, a sister Elizabeth Fiedler of Yankton, a brother Lowell of Elk Point, and a step grandson Christopher Robinson of Elk Point.
  
  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary, and brothers Marc, Ronald, Dale and Gerald.⁵

• Last Edited: 30 April 2020 10:42:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S326] Hansen Funeral Home: Mary Jorgensen, Location: Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota
3. [S1227] South Dakota. Vermillion., Plain talk, "Warren "Dick" Jorgensen," 28 Jul 2016, online archives.
4. [S1051] SD, Yankton Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, enumeration district (ED) 67-31, sheet 4, household 38, lines 12-18, (Andrew C. Jorgenson family), accessed 26 Apr 2022
5. [S869] South Dakota. Vermillion.,  Vermillion Plain Talk, "Warren "Dick" Jorgensen," 1 Aug 2016.

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Elizabeth Fern Jorgensen^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Elizabeth Fern Jorgensen was born on 5 February 1927 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Marriage: She and Harold K. Fiedler were married on 10 February 1947 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,4,2
• Death: She died on 22 June 2020, at age 93, in Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²

• Household Member: Elizabeth appeared in the household of Harold K. Fiedler in a census on 18 April 1950 in Gayville, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Harold K. Fiedler, head, white, male, age 24, married, born in S. Dak., salesman at implement shop.
  2) Elizabeth Fiedler, wife, white, female, age 23, married, born in S. Dak.
  3) Ronald K. Fiedler, son, white, male, age 2, born in S.Dak.³

• Last Edited: 26 April 2022 09:15:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 10 Aug 2021, Elizabeth Fern Jorgenson Fiedler (5 Feb 1927-22 Jun 2020, 211815946, citing Union Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, USA.
3. [S1051] SD, Yankton Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Gayvile, enumeration district (ED) 67-1, sheet 3, household 27, lines 14-16, (Harold K. Fiedler family), accessed 26 Apr 2022
4. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 30 Apr 2020, Harold K. Fiedler (9 Dec 1923–13 Sep 2003), 17203722, citing Union Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Laura White (contributor 46603908).

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Dale Myron Jorgensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Dale Myron Jorgensen was born on 13 February 1929 in Hurley, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: He died on 30 August 1997, at age 68, in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Note: Dale is a farmer near Burbank, South Dakota.
• Household Member: Dale appeared in the household of Andrew C. Jorgensen in a census on 17 April 1950 in Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Andrew C. Jorgenson, head, white, male, age 61, married, born in South Dakota, farmer, was living in same house one year ago, father and mother born in Denmark.
  2) Francis Jorgenson, wife, female, age 51, married, born in South Dakota, homemaker.
  3) Warren G. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 24, never married, born in South Dakota, farmer.
  4) Dale M. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 20, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  5) Ronald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 18, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  6) Lowell Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 17, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper; Gerald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 15, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.³

• Last Edited: 27 April 2020 09:43:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S226] Find A Grave.com, database, accessed 25 Apr 2017<, Dale M. Jorgensen, Memorial # 11491671
3. [S1051] SD, Yankton Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, enumeration district (ED) 67-31, sheet 4, household 38, lines 12-18, (Andrew C. Jorgenson family), accessed 26 Apr 2022

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Ronald Frank Jorgensen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Ronald Frank Jorgensen was born on 8 December 1931.
• Marriage: He and Mary Louise Lawrence were married on 8 August 1964.¹
• Death: He died on 13 August 2015, at age 83, in Flandreau, Moody, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²

• Alt. Birth: He has conflicting birth information of 7 December 1930 and Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. Born 7 Dec 1930 in Turner County, South Dakota.²
• Household Member: Ronald appeared in the household of Andrew C. Jorgensen in a census on 17 April 1950 in Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Andrew C. Jorgenson, head, white, male, age 61, married, born in South Dakota, farmer, was living in same house one year ago, father and mother born in Denmark.
  2) Francis Jorgenson, wife, female, age 51, married, born in South Dakota, homemaker.
  3) Warren G. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 24, never married, born in South Dakota, farmer.
  4) Dale M. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 20, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  5) Ronald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 18, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  6) Lowell Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 17, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper; Gerald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 15, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.³

• Last Edited: 21 July 2022 10:36:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 25 Apr 2017, Ronald F. Jorgensen, 151551352.
3. [S1051] SD, Yankton Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, enumeration district (ED) 67-31, sheet 4, household 38, lines 12-18, (Andrew C. Jorgenson family), accessed 26 Apr 2022

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Gerald "Jerry" Andrew ("Jerry") Jorgensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Gerald "Jerry" Andrew ("Jerry") Jorgensen was born on 12 September 1935 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: He died on 23 July 2006, at age 70, in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²

• Name: Gerald "Jerry" Andrew ("Jerry") Jorgensen was also known as Jerry Jorgensen.
• Obituary: His obituary was published in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. Gerald Andrew Jorgensen, 71, entered into his heavenly home on July 23, 2006, while resting peacefully at the Wakonda Heritage Manor Nursing Home. He was surrounded by a visiting pastor and family members and friends.
  
  "Jerry" was born Sept. 12, 1934 in Turner County, near Viborg. He was the youngest and seventh child of Frances Sweeley Jorgensen and Andrew Jorgensen. Early childhood days were spent in a caring lifestyle with five brothers and one sister enjoying their baby brother. Jerry was blessed with abundant red silky curls and big brown eyes.
  
  The Jorgensen family moved to Yankton County in the late 1930s. There Jerry entered first grade at Roosevelt School District #57. Later they purchased a farm near Gavins Point Dam west of Yankton. Jerry and three of his brothers attended Hill View School and graduated from there.
  
  Horseback riding was his favorite past time. This was the beginning of his love for horses, western clothing and music. He enjoyed romping with the family dogs, herding livestock and listening to country western music.
  
  He joined the U.S. Army in 1960, stationed at Fort Hood, TX. His service time was spent working with missiles in New Mexico. He was honorably discharged in 1963.
  
  Following his discharge, he worked at Lincoln, NE, and Sioux City, IA. During his lifetime, he was a dependable and dedicated worker.
  
  Employed in the Yankton area most of his working years, he held positions at Gurney Seed and Nursery Co. He also worked at the Cimpl Packing Co., for several years. He retired from the Dietary Department at the Human Services Center in 1997 after many years of employment.
  
  A devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Yankton, he participated in several activities. He spent many hours in the church yards, developing and maintaining flower beds and shrubs. He enjoyed helping with kitchen and dining room duties, and always was present for fund-raising functions. He will be greatly missed by his church friends.
  
  He is survived by a multitude of nieces and nephews; four brothers, Mark, of Crescent City, FL, Warren (Mary) of Burbank, Ronald (Mary) of Flandreau, and Lowell of Burbank; and his sister, Elizabeth of Mesa, AZ. His parents and a brother, Dale, preceded him in death.
  
  Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 at the United Methodist Church in Yankton, with burial in Union Cemetery, Wakonda. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Iverson-Siecke Funeral Home, Vermillion, is in charge of arrangements.²
• Note: Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959, a missile operation in Texas and New Mexico. He lives at Yankton where he works at the Cimpl Packing Company.
• Household Member: Gerald appeared in the household of Andrew C. Jorgensen in a census on 17 April 1950 in Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Andrew C. Jorgenson, head, white, male, age 61, married, born in South Dakota, farmer, was living in same house one year ago, father and mother born in Denmark.
  2) Francis Jorgenson, wife, female, age 51, married, born in South Dakota, homemaker.
  3) Warren G. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 24, never married, born in South Dakota, farmer.
  4) Dale M. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 20, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  5) Ronald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 18, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.
  6) Lowell Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 17, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper; Gerald Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 15, never married, born in South Dakota, farm helper.³

• Last Edited: 27 April 2020 09:51:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 Oct 2017, Gerald Andrew Jorgensen, 15062299.
3. [S1051] SD, Yankton Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, enumeration district (ED) 67-31, sheet 4, household 38, lines 12-18, (Andrew C. Jorgenson family), accessed 26 Apr 2022

• Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Elnora A. Loghry

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Elnora A. Loghry was born on 3 September 1917 in Page, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
• Marriage: She and George R. Howard were married.
• Death: She died on 25 May 1999, at age 81.¹

• Household Member: Elnora appeared in the household of John Harvey Loghry in a census on 23 January 1920 in Valley Township, Page, Iowa, United StatesBG.
  1) John H. Loghry, head, age 50, widowed, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Missouri.
  2) Lena H. G. Loghry, daughter, single, age 27, born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  3) Blanche Loghry, daughter, age 23, married, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  4) Jay A. Loghry, son, age 20, married, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  5) Swan Loghry, son, age 17, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  6) Della Loghry, daughter, age 14, singe, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  7) Loyal N. Loghry, son, age 12, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  8) Lester E. Loghry, son, age 6, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  9) Elnora A. Loghry, daughter, age 2 3/12, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Kansas.
  10) Anna Loghry, daugher-in-law, age 16, married, born in Iowa.²

• Last Edited: 25 May 2022 09:58:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 5 Oct 2017, Elnora A. Loghry Howard, 66563315.
2. [S324] Iowa, Page County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll 506, Valley Township, enumeration district (ED) 118, sheet 7A, dwelling 142, family 142, John H. Loghry household, accessed 16 Nov 2022

Marjorie Maxine Pritchard¹

Biography

• Birth: Marjorie Maxine Pritchard was born on 20 March 1917.¹
• Marriage: She and Bennett Conrad were married Marge is a teacher.
• Death: She died on 9 October 2012, at age 95.¹

• Name: Marjorie Maxine Pritchard was also known as Marge Conrad.

• Last Edited: 28 September 2017 08:59:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 28 Sep 2017, Marjorie Maxine Pritchard Conrad, 99363153.

William Patterson¹

Biography

• Marriage: William Patterson and Amelia Pat Gunderson were married They have three daughters and they live in Pittsburgh, Missouri. Besides the three daughters, she has several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
• Death: He died before 7 July 2010.^2,3

• Last Edited: 22 November 2023 12:02:00

Citations

1. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Arndt I. Gunderson," 7 Apr 1978, p. 9, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://newspapers.com : accessed 27 Apr 2020).
2. [S1496] Fred H. Olson, [3Js] Amelia Patterson, passed away on June 30th, 2010, Recipient: Debbie Jorgenson, Address: 1221 Russel Ave North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411, Author E-mail: email address, Obituary stated she was preceded in death by her husband William and infant son Gary.
3. [S574] Missouri. Kansas City., The Kansas City Star, "Amelia "Pat" Patterson," 7 Jul 2010, p. 67, col. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 22 Nov 2023).