Emma J. Torgeson, 89, of Delavan passed away on May 24, 2020, at home in Delavan.
She was born in Dodgeville, on Jan. 2, 1931, to John and Mary (Tredinnick) Davies. Emma was united in marriage to Charles Torgeson on Nov. 25, 1950 in Rockford, Ill. Charles passed away on April 17, 2005. Emma worked for many years as a waitress at the Colonial House Hotel. She was also an active member at Como Community Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Ohl, and Patti (Tim) Koepnick; grandchildren, Jennifer (Korey) Kuehni, Jacqueline (Ross) Perry, Joshua (Brooke) Ohl, Elizabeth (Allen) Miller, Erik (Ryan Reichard) Koepnick, and Evan (Marissa Clayton) Koepnick; great grandchildren, Andrew, Lily, Talyn, Charlotte, Arielle, and Jace; siblings, Ralph, Doug, Tom, and Nancy; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many dear friends.
Emma is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents; siblings, Margaret, John, Ed, Dick, Mary Lou, and Don; son-in-law, Randy Ohl; and granddaughter, Katherine Koepnick.
Private family services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Ave. in Delavan. Graveside services for the public will be held at noon on Wednesday, June 3, at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. Memorials can be directed to Open Arms Free Clinic and Food Pantry.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, Aurora at Home Hospice South, and Team Love.
