EVANSVILLE / OREGON- Leanora Ann “Lee” Norgren, 86, of Evansville, Wis., passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born on Nov. 13, 1937, in Fargo, N.D., Lee was one of seven children born to Esther (Henjem) and James O’Brien. Lee graduated from Delamere High School in North Dakota. She married Robert “Bob” Norgren on Aug. 29, 1959, in Delamere, N.D. Lee and Bob lived in Oregon, Wis., where they raised their two children. Lee eventually moved to Evansville, Wis., to be closer to her daughter’s family.

Lee was a creative person who had a passion for quilting and sewing many unique pieces. She enjoyed exploring her family’s history through genealogy and would spend hours on Ancestory.com. Lee also enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening and attending Bible study. She was a loving person and was happiest when she spent time with her family and friends. Lee’s greatest joy was her family, especially her granddaughter, Emma.

Lee is survived by her daughter, Susan (Doug) Norgren-Wanless; granddaughter, Emma Wanless; sister-in-law, Gloria O’Brien; and brother-in-law, Vern Wickoren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Norgren; son, Thomas “Tom” Norgren; parents, Esther and Melvin Halmrast; two brothers, Robert O’Brien and Richard O’Brien; and four sisters, Patricia Murray, Dorothy Wilder, Beverly Miller and Nancy Wickoren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkisnon’s Foundation or American Heart Association.

Per Lee’s wishes, a private family service will be held.

Lee’s family would like to thank the staff of Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation and Agrace Hospice for their loving care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590

Leanora Ann Norgren

November 13, 1937 - July 26, 2024

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