Jewel Marilyn Morgan, age 76, of Adams, Wisconsin died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Mr. Charles Nichols will officiate Friends may call at Roseberrys on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Cremation will follow the traditional service with final interment at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Jewel was born February 6, 1931 in Oak Park, Illinois to Harry Lee and Adeline Ruth (Ketchum) Nichols Sr. She moved to Adams County, Wisconsin in her junior year of high school and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1949. Jewel married her high school sweetheart Milfred Thomas Morgan on July 24, 1951 in South Burr Oak Methodist Church. This marriage was blessed with five children. Jewel worked as the Easton Town Treasurer for 12 years and also worked as a teachers aid for the Adams-Friendship School District.
Jewel was a Girl Scout Leader for 8 years, past President of Easton Ladies Aide, and served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Easton Cemetery.
Jewel enjoyed working outdoors, tending to her garden and bird watching. She also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Jewel was preceded in death by parents, husband, Milfred (Sept. 26, 1985); and brother, Harry Nichols Jr.
Survivors:
Son: Thomas M. (Calli) Morgan of Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Son: John Lee (Crystal) Morgan of Manhattan, IL
Son: Terry A. (Angel) Morgan of Dededo, Gaum
Son: Daena D. (Karen) Morgan of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Daughter: Meri Lynn (Stephen Senechal) Morgan of Oxford, Wisconsin
Brother: Charles L. (Elma) Nichols of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister: Jean A. Sipla of Scandinavia, Wisconsin
Sister: Judith M. (Larry) Ladwig of Knoxville, IA
Sister: Janice L. (Richard) Eberly of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: John Justin Morgan
Grandchild: Shaun T. Morgan
Grandchild: Tiffany D. Morgan
Grandchild: Amanda N. Morgan
Grandchild: Hannah E. Senechal
Grandchild: Ashley K. Morgan
Grandchild: Molly T. Morgan
Grandchild: Seth Senechal
Grandchild: Travis Morgan
Great-Grandchild: Bryce Morgan
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
I know she will be deeply missed. She was such a nice lady. I got to be very close to her while she was villa pines!!
Daena we are so sorry to here about your mother are deepest sympathy to you and your family take care and know that shes with her honey in heaven looking over you smiling.
Charles, Elma and family of Jewel.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Jewel was one of the most gentle and caring people I have ever met. She will be missed by so many. Know that she is now once again with her high sc
Jewel was one of the nicest people I ever met. Very patient, kind, understanding and always cheerful. She loved her family and especially being with her grandchildren. Her name fit her well. She was a genuine "Jewel" in this world. My best wishes to
My sympathy is with you at this time of sorrow.My prayers are with you.
Daena, Meri and families ~ We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom (& Grandma). Having grown up in Easton, I will always have fond memories of her. She was a wonderful person.
Know that our thoughts & prayers are with you during your sorrows of loss. Jewel sounds like she was a wonderful person – a woman of integrity, strength and enduance, in short, a role-model for us all. May you all find solace in knowing she is at peace wi
Just thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathies.
Terry, Daena, and the Morgan family, It was a long time ago, 1967 – 68, when my parents bought their Rupps from your dad. They always enjoyed their visits with them and said your mom really was a Jewel. Our synpathy to you all.
Jewel was a sweet, caring, loving, and wonderful mother-in-law. If you had the privilege of having this woman in your life or even just knowing her, you were truly blessed. My sympathy goes out to all who knew and loved her.
Morgan Family,
So sorry to hear about Jewel. There are alot of memories of the Easton Days when we were young.
Daena & Meri & families
My deepest sympathies to you all. Remember & hold to your memories.
Daena and Meri,
We are so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat & Doug Sunderlage
KAREN,DAENA,MERI AND FAMILIES…
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
My sympathy to the Morgan family. Growing up in Easton, I knew your parents all my life and helped your Mom at tax time. She will be missed.
John,
My deepest sympathies to you and you family.
Sincerely,
Jill Smith & Family
John and Family,
I send my deepest condolences to your entire family. I wish you all the strength to get through these hard times.
May God comfort you duing this difficult time. Jewel was such a wonderful women.
Our deepest condolences to you & your family.