Marilyn Jorgensen

Marilyn Jorgensen passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at age 92. Marilyn was born in Racine on January 18, 1934 to Marguerite and Everett Lamers. In 1952, she graduated from Horlick High School. She married Don Jorgensen on August 28, 1954. They moved to Manitowoc and spent their lives here.

Marilyn loved working out, movies and popcorn. She took piano lessons and tap dancing lessons later in life. She attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and sung in the choirs there. She was a wonderful homemaker and she loved her family and friends. Marilyn enjoyed travelling, playing cards, Scrabble games, and going to parties.

Marilyn is survived by her children Sandy Busse, Julie (Lee) Troullier, and Ken (Mary Jo) Jorgensen; grandchildren Aaron (Heather) Woitkovich, Michelle Tinkham, Virginia (Mike) Meyer, Austen (Krysta) Busse, Renee Mahloch, Josie (Martin) Evers, Mary Troullier; 11 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister Donna (Marty) Defatte; as well as nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don, daughter Karen Jorgensen, sister Carole Landa and her husband Dave, and brother-in-law Jack Jorgensen and his wife Dorothy, nieces, nephews, and other close relatives.

Visitation will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 2109 Marshall St., Manitowoc, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Rev. Michael Warden. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at Our Legacy Restaurant in the Manitowoc Eagles Club, 823 Hamilton St.

Special thanks to the entire Felician Village staff for their exceptional care of Marilyn.