Obituary of Nancy Jorges

Nancy Jorges Obituary

Nancy Elmeda Jorges died peacefully at her home in Columbia Heights at the age of 83 on April 3, 2023. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Rudy and Fern Holmberg, her sister, Carol Beck, her husband, Victor Jorges Jr., and two grandchildren, Cecelia Starlin and Alexis Jorges. She is survived by her brothers, Daniel (Mary), Paul, and Jerald Holmberg; her five children, Sonja (Kurt) Johnson, Ronda Adams, Barrie (Paul) Schank, Kara Jorges, and Fredric Jorges; as well as 11 grandchildren, Steven Rolla, Chad Johnson, Chris Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Joshua Garcia, Colby Quinn, Brett Citrowske, Levi Citrowske, Mark Jacobson, Cole Brooks, and Annika Jorges; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter. Nancy was raised near Vesta, MN, graduated from high school in Milroy, MN, and met her husband Victor while attending the University of Minnesota. Nancy was a creative and accomplished woman well known for her singing, sewing, knitting, macrame, gardening, home remodeling, horseback riding, canning, cooking, and the best homemade bread ever. What she will most be remembered for is her love of the Lord and a desire to bring all around her to salvation. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on May 26, 2023 at City Hill Church, 12901 Roberts Drive, Eden Prairie, MN. Nancy’s ashes will be buried alongside her husband’s at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Cards and memorials can be sent care of Sonja Johnson, 21020 Kenyon Street NE, East Bethel, MN