TOMAH - Virginia Felton, 98, of Tomah, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born January 10, 1924 to William and Mamie (Goff) Jorgensen in Wyeville. She was a member of the Tomah Senior High School Graduating Class of 1941. Virginia was united in marriage to Nello Felton on March 10, 1946. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2013.
She worked for the Tomah Memorial Hospital as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed spending her time painting china, playing cards with friends, and being a Hummel collector. Most important to Virginia was spending time with her family. They took many family trips including trips to the World’s Fair, the Banff-Jasper National Park, Yellowstone, and every summer in Northern Wisconsin. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will always remember Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. She was a faithful member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church a member of the Ladies Circle, and was active in helping to organize the Scandinavian bake sale. Virginia was always thinking about others, she had a gentle and giving personality, and always had a smile on her face. She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her.
She is survived by 2 sons, Douglas, of Lithia, Fl. and Robert (Pat), of Rochelle, Il.; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Halbleib of Apex, N.C. and Eric of Rothschild, WI.; and 4 great grandchildren, Owen, Nora, Esme and Elias Halbleib, a sister-in-law Velda Felton of Tomah, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard, a sister Donna Simon, brothers Robert and George, and 2 brothers-in-law John Felton and Jerry Simon, 2 sisters-in-law Eunice and Ester Jorgensen
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 315 W. Elizabeth St. Tomah. Pastor Scott Mann and David Dahl will officiate. Burial will be in the Warren-Mills Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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