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Josephine M. “Jo” Cordell Lauen

Birth	:	19 Feb 1935 Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	12 Mar 2013 Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, Codington County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.9164009, -97.0986023
Description	:	Josephine M. "Jo" Lauen, 78, of Watertown, SD, formerly Florence, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at a local care center. She was the widow of Selmer "Sam" Lauen. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Watertown. Fr. John Lantsberger will officiate. Music will be provided by Donna Williams, organist, and Blaine Martian, song leader. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be Jo's great-grandchildren and the Jenkins Living Center staff. Active pallbearers will be: Nick Lauen,... Read More	Josephine M. "Jo" Lauen, 78, of Watertown, SD, formerly Florence, SD, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at a local care center. She was the widow of Selmer "Sam" Lauen. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Watertown. Fr. John Lantsberger will officiate. Music will be provided by Donna Williams, organist, and Blaine Martian, song leader. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be Jo's great-grandchildren and the Jenkins Living Center staff. Active pallbearers will be: Nick Lauen, Ray Starr, Mike Blais, Josh Blais, Heather Starr and Bryanna Lauen. Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Friday from 4-7 p.m. with a Scripture Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday prior to the services. Jo was born on February 19, 1935, in Watertown, SD, to Francis and Dorothy (Lenards) Cordell. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Rosary Church in Kranzburg. She was raised on a farm near Kranzburg and attended Davis Country School #5 and Holy Rosary School in Kranzburg, SD. On April 7, 1953, she married Charles Eccles at Holy Rosary Church in Kranzburg. The couple lived and farmed at Waverly, SD, for 22 years. On November 21, 1981, Jo married Selmer "Sam" Lauen in Watertown. The couple lived southwest of Wallace, SD, where they farmed until retiring in 1994. The couple then moved into Florence. In addition to working as a farm wife, Jo worked at various jobs including Watertown Potato Co., Peter Fox and Sons, Palace of Sweets and most recently at Florence 4J's. She also drove school bus for Waverly and Watertown. Sam passed away in 2001. Jo moved to Watertown in 2004. Jo was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She enjoyed cards, slots, puzzles, and was a fan of Jeff Gordon racing. Jo especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Jane (Doug) Boring of Sioux Falls, SD, Lyle Eccles of Phoenix, AZ, Rick Lauen of Henry, SD, and Marge (Frank) Blais of Watertown, SD; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Joseph (Norma) Cordell of Denver, CO, and Mark (Patty) Cordell of Granbury, TX; one sister, Dorothy Ehlebracht, of Little Rock, AR; one brother-in-law, Arvid (Erlis) Lauen, of Brooklyn Park, MN; and one sister-in-law, Arvella (Edwin) Hodge, of Spring Hill, KS. Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; her parents; and one sister, Elizabeth.

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Josephine M. “Jo” Cordell Lauen's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, Codington County, USA.
When did Josephine M. “Jo” Cordell Lauen death?
Josephine M. “Jo” Cordell Lauen death on 12 Mar 2013 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.9164009
Longitude: -97.0986023

Family Members:

Parent

Francis J Cordell

(1911 - 1986)

Dora M Lenarda Cordell

(1908 - 1987)

Spouse

Selmer LeRoy “Sam” Lauen

(1934 - 2001)

Charles A. Eccles

(1930 - 2002)

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