Memorial services for Gail Ann Jorgenson, of Albert Lea will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dwight Netzer will officiate. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Gail died Friday, November 4, 2011 at her home.
Gail Ann Jorgenson was born August 20, 1965, to Roger (Red) and Helen (Schroeder) Randall in Albert Lea. She was raised in Albert Lea and attended Central High School. On August 16, 1997, Gail was united in marriage to Steve Jorgenson at Catherine Island in Albert Lea. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and Austin V.F.W. Gail enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota Twins. She also enjoyed playing Bingo, Family Camping Trips, Fishing with her Daughter, Conversing with friends and family on Facebook, and challenging her skills on games like Pogo, and Trivial Pursuit, and watching Survivor.
Survivors include her husband, Steve; her children: Matthew Niesen of Brainerd, Jazzmyn of Albert Lea. Sisters: Carol and her husband Jay Jolly Sr. of Albert Lea, Barbara and her husband Wayne Thorp of Bricelyn, Penny and her husband Randy Schultz of Albert Lea Brother and Sister In-laws: Steve (Dorothy) Olson of West Jefferson Lake, Tom Gallagher of Austin, Suzie Gallagher of Atlanta Georgia, Sally Gallagher of Mankato, Jeannie and her husband Tom of Rose Creek. Nieces and Nephews: Victoria Burt and her son Travis of Mankato, Jennifer and her husband Christopher O'Brien and their children, Zachary, Megan, and Peyton. Stacey and her husband Keith Michels, and their children, Kaitlin, Briahna, and Stephani of Mankato, Adam and Alyssa Olson of Mankato, Shannon Risnes and Travis Williams and their children, Hayleigh and Ashton of Hartland, Marlin (Buck) Risnes and his children, Joey, Brayton, McKayla, and Jared of Albert Lea. Ashley Randall of Albert Lea. William Thorp of Bricelyn. Samantha, Kenneth, and Casey Schultz of Albert Lea. Uncles: Raymond Schroeder Sr. of Stewartville, Duane (Miriam) Schroeder of Albert Lea, Niles (Naomi) Randall of Ocala, Florida, and many, many cousins.
Gail was preceeded in death by her Mother; Sister-Dorothy Olson, Daughter-Courtnee Marie Niesen, Niece-Ann Broitzman, Grandparents: Myron and Louise Randall; Henry and Luella Schroeder, Uncles: Darrell and Paul Schroeder, Aunts: Nancy Bronson, Irene and Joyce Schroeder, June Taylor, Cousins: Karen Luster, Harold Jurgens Schroeder, and Kathy Miracle.
Gail will be greatly missed by her family and friend.