Service Information
Joann Jessen, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 1:00 P.M., at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in the Hauges Cemetery in rural Bergen, Jackson County, Minnesota, at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service all at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Joann Marvel Borsgard Jessen was born on December 1, 1936, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Sidney and Mina “Minnie” (Ingbritson) Borsgard. Joann was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Hauges Lutheran Church in rural Bergen, Minnesota. She received her education in Bergen School District 26 and was a graduate of Windom High School class of 1955.
On August 17, 1963, Joann was united in marriage to Selmer Jessen at Hauges Lutheran Church. Joann and Selmer resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 24 years of marriage.
Joann was employed at Tonka Toys, Harris Pine Furniture, Green Giant Glencoe, and Young America Corporation.
Joann lived life to the fullest. Her love of music began early and was a big part of her life. She sang in a trio with her mother and sister and was a member of the Sweet Adelines. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson and sang in the church choir. She loved game shows and calling bingo for her many friends.
Joann passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 84 years. Blessed be her memory.
Joann is survived by her:
Nieces and Nephews, Naomi Evans of Wayzata, MN,
Gwyn Larson and her husband, Dave, of Oceanside, CA,
Craig Borsgard of Windom, MN,
David Borsgard and special friend, Stacy Martin, of rural Bergen, MN,
Richard Borsgard and his wife, Vicky, of Windom, MN;
Many other great-nieces and great-nephews, relatives, and friends.
Joann is preceded in death by husband Selmer; parents, Sidney and Mina Borsgard; Siblings, Herma Berge, Sedrick Borsgard, Ordell Borsgard, and an infant brother; Brother-in-law, Orlen Berge; Sister-in-law, Arlene Borsgard.
Special thank you to Joann's caregivers at the Harmony River Living Center over the past 7 years, and the Allina Hospice staff for the wonderful care and direction they provided during the last few weeks.
Gwyn Berge Larson says
Dear Aunt Joann, you will be missed and thought of often.
Knowing you all my life, I remember earlier days when you would share your love of Elvis music with me and take time to
hang out in Bergen. Your sense of humor and laugh was contagious!
May you rest in a better place, healthy and happy with your family all around. Love to you.
Troy Kurth says
My deepest sympathy goes with the jessen family. She was a very good lady. When she was a park towers resident we always played cards together. May god bless you during this difficult time!
Holly Hotovec says
You have our sympathy. We remember Joann coming out to the Auction Center practically year round on Wednesdays for the auction sales! ?. May she Rest In Peace!
Gary and Holly Hotovec
Kris Elam says
Rest in peace Joanne fly high like the eagle.
Brenda Rannow says
From her true family we have never parted. Side by side always. Through selmers leg loss, every sunday at hardees, losing selmer and dad, working side by side with mom,losing grandma and charlie, spoiling princessa and edward , fudgy and boxie. Losing homes , going thru all medical issues over years, The good times bargo and purple monkey the oak ridge boys etc