Dorothy Jurjens

Dorothy Marie Jurjens, 98, of Abilene, KS, formerly of Farnam, NE died April 26, 2011 in Abilene, KS.

She was born April 6, 1913 in Hastings, NE, daughter of William and Dora (Piel) Crisman.

Dorothy grew up in Hastings and attended schools there. She married Ralph Jurjens on October 15, 1942 at Farnam. To this union 3 children were born: Lola, Larry, and Melvin.

She lived in Hastings, Farnam, Syracuse KS 1996-1999, Herington, KS 1999-2000, and Abilene, KS 2000-2011. She was a member of the Farnam Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed taking care of children, cooking, and canning.

Surviving are daughter - Lola (Melvin) Essex of Herington, KS; 2 sons - Larry (Joanne) Jurjens of Farnam, NE, Melvin (Linda) Jurjens of Piedmont, OK; sister-in-law - Waunetta Crisman; 10 grandchildren, 25 great grand children along with numerous extended family and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Joseph Jurjens on December 27, 1991, her parents, two brothers Frank and Gerald Crisman; and a great-grandson, Kurtis Essex.