Lorna Virginia Jerdee, age 94, of Friendship, Wisconsin died December 23, 2010 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Graveside services are planned later in spring at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Lorna was born December 5, 1916 in Adams, Wisconsin to Charles R. and Martha A. (Kosine) Odekirk. She graduated from Adams Elementary and later from Adams-Friendship High School 1935. Lorna married Arthur Jerdee on July 21, 1937 in Arkdale, Wisconsin. She and Arthur made their home in Chicago, IL where she worked for Roadway Express for 23 retiring in 1975. They moved to back to Adams County that same year.
Lorna was a charter member Adams Kilbourn Eastern Star #20 and Local 110 Pioneer club.
Lorna was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Martha A. (Kosine) Odekirk; husband, Arthur Jerdee (May 9, 1993); and grandson Todd Lojewski.
Survivors:
Daughter: Mary (Alfred) Lakomskis of Henderson, Nevada
Daughter: Betty L. (Theodore) Lojewski of Lockport, IL
Grandson: Alan (Kristen) Lakomskis of Long Beach, California
Great-Grandson: Kaelan Lakomskis of Long Beach, California
Great-Grandson: Spencer Lakomskis of Long Beach, California
Further survived by other family and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
I am truly sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers during this time. I often wondered what became of Lorna and now I know. I remember her and your father with fond memories. Your father was my sons boyscout leader, and a 4-H Leader, and your mother supported him very much during those years. I still have the ornament my son made while in boyscouts, with the help of your father and mother. It hangs on my tree today. He also made a cup holder during that time, which I still cherish. Your father gave him a special coin, along with the other boys. Memories are made to keep and to share. May God hold you and comfort you and your families during this time.
Although I did not know Lorna, I assume she and Arthur ran the store in Arkdale. I have read many of the Jerdee Store news and am very happy that these were published so there is a nice history of Arkdale. My sympathy to the family