Peggy Jorgensen

Peggy Sue Jorgensen, 61, of Greenfield, was born Oct. 5, 1959, the daughter of Allen and Flora (Worley) Bloom. She passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City at the age of 61.

Peggy grew up in Greenfield, graduated from Greenfield High School in 1978 and then went on and graduated from Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs.

On Nov. 25, 1977, she was united in marriage to Steve Jorgensen in Fontanelle. To this union three children were born: Charlotte, Samantha and Daniel.

Peggy worked for Corning School District as a sign language interpreter for many years, retiring in 2015. She also worked at Adair County Health and Fitness Center in Greenfield for many years. She enjoyed Coca-Cola, crocheting and especially playing with her grandchildren. Peggy was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle.

She was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law, Ted Jorgensen.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Jorgensen of Fontanelle; two daughters, Charlotte Buhman (Craig) of St. Joseph, Missouri and Samantha Cummins (Jason) of Lamoni; son, Daniel Jorgensen of Fontanelle; seven grandchildren; sister, Linda Held (Pat) of Fontanelle; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle, with burial in Fontanelle Cemetery. Pastor Steven Broers officiated the service. Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle was in charge of professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.