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Donna Jean Jorgensen
11-05-2025

Donna J. Jorgensen, age 82, was called home on November 5th, 2025, leaving a void for her loving family. She was born to William and Mary (Flemming) Jacobs on May 22nd, 1943. She attended many schools, while the family followed “Bill” building infrastructure, but returned to home base, Montrose, SD, where she graduated from high school and remained.

She married the love of her life, Larry Jorgensen, on November 24, 1962. Donna’s first priority was always Faith and family, raising four children and taking many active roles at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a Mary Kay Lady, worked at the General Store, served as Post Master relief, and daycare provider at Citibank, and the closest to her heart… nanny for her grandchildren.

Donna was also active in the community, founding a women's club, The Busy Bee’s, that is still going on today, starting a boys’ club, the Redhawks, as well as helping the community garden. She enjoyed camping, fishing, flowers, sewing, baking, reading, and spending time with many friends, but most of all attending her grandchildren’s activities.

She had many talents and attributes and will be missed by all.

Grateful for sharing her life are her family: sons Scott, Brad of Montrose, Craig (Judy) of Dell Rapids, and daughter Shelly (Russ) Healy of Hartford South Dakota. Her nine grandchildren: Karlee Frost, Chloe Jorgensen, Makayla Millea, Christa Skauge, Colin, Carter, and Kianna Healy, Cole Jorgensen, and Kailee Reese; and her nine Great-Grandchildren (and counting); two sisters: Judy Donelan, and Mary Lou Wibersick. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry, her parents, and her beloved dog, Mitzi.

Visitation will be Monday, November 10, 5:00 – 7:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Montrose. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday November 11, 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Montrose.