Obituary: Josephine M. Jobgen Anderson

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In memory of

Josephine M. Jobgen Anderson

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, September 2, 2002 at the Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington at the age of 93

Josephine M. Mussmann was born February 14, 1909, at Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Fredrick and Cecilia (Ryan) Mussmann.

She grew up and received her education in the Clinton area.

Josephine was united in marriage to Aloysious J. Jobgen on February 12, 1929, in Clinton, Iowa.

They made their home on a ranch near Scenic, South Dakota until the mid 1930’s when they moved to Quinn, South Dakota, where they resided until moving into Philip in the early 1940’s.

While in Philip, Josephine worked as a cook at the Philip High School and at the B&M Café, and later as a nurse at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital until retiring.

Her husband Aloysious preceded her in death on October 9, 1970.

Josephine was united in marriage to Enoch "Pinky" Anderson on April 5, 1972 in Philip. They made their home in Philip, where they owned and operated the North Fork Trailer Park. After his death on July 6, 1985, she moved to Renton, Washington, where she made her home with her daughter Alice.

Josephine was a former member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Bad River Senior Citizens Center of Philip.

Grateful for having shared her life are her three daughters, Cecila Percy and her husband Donald of Apache Junction, Arizona, Alice Stahlecker of Renton, Washington, and Bernadine Robinson and her husband Travis of Crest View, Florida; two step-daughters, Ardith Bauer of Arlington, Texas, and Marsha Sawvell and her husband Don of Quinn, South Dakota; twenty-five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; sixty-seven great-grandchildren; thirteen step-great-grandchildren; thirty-six great-great-grandchildren; one sister Bernadine Somers of Mitchell, South Dakota; one brother Leonard Mussmann of Clinton, Iowa; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her first husband Aloysious J. Jobgen and her second husband Enoch "Pinky" Anderson, Josephine was preceded in death by a son Charles Jobgen; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; her parents; and nine brothers and sisters.

Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at the Rush Funeral Chapel with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial was offered 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2002 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Tony Grossenburg as celebrant.

Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, September 27, 2002 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Tony Grossenburg

MUSIC
Organist - Marianne Frein
Vocalist - Anita Peterson
"Let There Be Peace On Earth"
"Amazing Grace"

USHERS
Joshua Percy - Lawrence Lobey

PALLBEARERS
Mike Jobgen - Denny Jobgen - Charles Jobgen
Shannon Percy - Cory Percy - Jason Percy

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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I also give you the greatest of sympathies, it must be terrible to lose one so close. I only hope to console you, be strong... ~ Agatha (9/2/2002)
Josephine was my great aunt. My grandmother was Martha O'Connor and my mother is Rosella Hilbert. I am sorry for your loss. Her picture looks a lot like my Grandmother. ~ Cathy Buelow Clinton, IA (9/2/2002)
Dear Ones,
Was so sorry to learn of your loved ones death. I send each of you my love and sympathy. ~ Grace Stovall 1914 Saunders St. Gatesville, TX 76528 (9/2/2002)
I am one of Josephine's (a.k.a. my great grandma) sixty-seven great-grandchildren. I am honored to have known such a sweet hearted woman. Please say goodbye to her for me as I am living in California and will not be able to attend. I will miss her greatly and love her dearly. Thank you... I love you great grandma I'll be reunited with you one day. Love, Ivy ~ Ivy Stahlecker 5360 Marengo Ave. #89 La Mesa, CA 91942 (9/2/2002)
The family of Francis and Norma Mussmann extend our sympathy.
Richard and Reva Mussmann, Francis and Mary Mussmann, Dale and Janice Mussmann, Russ and Raeann Mussmann, Gene and Patricia Mussmann, Irene and William Wolter, Terry (Janice) Farrell family, Maxine and John Dailey, and Linda Mussmann. ~ Francis Mussmann Clinton, IA (9/2/2002)
I am Leonard's oldest daughter..So sorry to hear of Aunt Josephine's death..It's been a long time since I've seen her. Our sympathies to all of the family. ~ Ginny (Mussmann) and Ed Wisor 2508 N. 3rd St., Clinton, IA (9/2/2002)
Josephine was my Aunt (Helen) . She was my father's sister. Our sympathy to her family ~ Helen and Merle (Pat) Bice 2900 W. Sotckwell Lane, Clinton, IA 52732 (9/2/2002)
I`m so sorry to hear about my Aunt Josephine. She was my father( Bernard Mussmanns )sister. I don`t remember her when i was a child, to bad i`ll miss her anyway.Love and sympathy to her family ~ Cecelia Barrett 7371 W. Trent Pl. Tucson, AZ 85743 (9/2/2002)
My deepest sympathy too the family. I am Bernard & Bernadine Mussmann's grand-daughter; by Bernards daughter Bernadine who is my mother. ~ Susan Standish 624 Robinson Council Grove, KS 66846 (9/2/2002)
So sorry to hear about Josephine, she was my aunt.
I am Bernard Mussmann's daugher Bernadine. I never knew my aunt.
My sympathy to the family. ~ Bernadine E Morelock 501 SW Moreland Sch Rd. Blue Springs MO (9/2/2002)
I am the granddaughter to Bernard Mussmann Sr. and daughter to Marie Brown (Mussmann). From our family to yours, you have our deepest sympathy, and our Prayers are with you all. Much Love and Respect Teresa Reicheneker and Family. ~ Teresa Reicheneker 819 S. 14th Street Kansas City, Kansas 66105 (9/2/2002)
I am Leonard's youngest daughter. I regret that I do not remember ever meeting Aunt Josephine. We do extend our sympathy to all of her loved ones. May the Lord bless you all in your time of loss. ~ Susan (Mussmann) and Greg Renier 196 Balsam Court, Cincinnati OH 45246 (9/2/2002)