In loving memory of

Karen L. Jorgensen
December 28, 1963 - September 30, 2018

Dateline: Ponca, NE

Karen L. Jorgensen, 54, of Ponca, NE passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at a local hospital, following a brief illness.

Memorials services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Karen was born December 28, 1963 in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Duaine and Joyce (Otten) Vanderlinden. She attended school in Sioux City, worked at IBP, BPI, The Little Welding Store, and various other jobs. She moved to Ponca in 2001. Karen married Jeff Jorgensen on August 15, 2009 in Brainerd, MN.

She volunteered at the food pantry and enjoyed raising animals on Goat Mountain and going to the drag races.

Survivors include her husband, Jeff Jorgensen of Ponca, NE; a daughter, Jessica Vanderlinden (Gonzalo Godina) of Sioux City, IA; grandson, Terry Trizila; her mother, Joyce Vanderlinden of Sioux City, IA; brothers, Duaine Vanderlinden of Hot Springs, SD and Terry (Teresa) Vanderlinden of Kingsley, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Duaine Vanderlinden; and brothers, David Vanderlinden, Jeff Smith, and Rick Vanderlinden.

Tributes

CMW wrote on Oct 10, 2018:

"A life well live leaves many precious memories.(Psalm 90:12) It is my sincere hope that family and friends will find much comfort in your many memories now and in the days ahead. And may God assure you of his love by giving you his peace. "

Vicki Cox wrote on Oct 3, 2018:

"I am sadden to hear about Karen, it's been many years since we last had contact. Karen and I worked and played together back in the early 80's at IBP. Karen was a great worker and supported me as a lead-person, when I oversaw packaging in the extension. Karen was a friend, we shared many laughs together at and outside work. I could always depend on her support. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family. Peace be with you all. "

Judy Bentley wrote on Oct 2, 2018:

"I didn't get to know Karen as well I wanted to but I knew her enough to know she was a strong but yet gentle and loving woman. She will be missed by many. Prayers and love to her family.. "

Mark Thompson wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"Truly one of the best people ive ever worked with. She was honest, hardworking and had a great sense of humor that had everyone laughing around her. Work will not be the same without you karen. It was an honor getting to meet you, may you rest in peace. Ill see you on the other side."

Mark Thompson wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"Truly one of the best people ive ever worked with. She was honest, hardworking and had a great sense of humor that had everyone laughing around her. Work will not be the same without you karen. It was an honor getting to meet you, may you rest in peace. Ill see you on the other side."

Cynthia Ledet wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"Karen and I we're best friends since kindergarten she is my only true best friend we have laughed and cried together and we invented grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches she loved them I Love you Karen you live in my Heart Forever?"

Gwen McGhee wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"Karen worked sooo hard and was proud each time she got a job promotion which was often. More importantly, she loved Jesus and she served Him in every way she could. It was also very important to her that her grandson, Terry knew about Jesus, bringing him to church and making sure he attended a Teens Encounter Christ weekend. Karen will b greatly missed!!!"

Dayna Nash wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"Karen and I became friends day one in class at Seaboard Truimph Foods. She was a great boss to me, straight forward , hard worker , willing to help, and yes a strong woman. I will miss her! Rest in peace Karen "

Teresa wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"My sister-in-law was a strong woman who loved her family and her animals fiercely. She was called to heaven way too early. I will miss you dear sister. Till we meet again."

Mari Brady wrote on Oct 1, 2018:

"Karen was a one of a kind lady. I will miss seeing her. She had a way about her that many did not understand. I thought of her as a strong person that wasn't afraid to stand up to anyone when she felt she was being wronged. Rest in peace, Karen, rest in peace."