Dorothy Maxine Jurgens Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Dorothy Maxine Jurgens of Arcola, Illinois is shared. Dorothy, born on November 14, 1925, passed away on October 1, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Maxine Jurgens to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Max Scheffer and Leona Scheffer (Jones); her husband Eugene Edward "Yukor" Jurgens; her stepmother Costella; and her brothers, William "Bill" Scheffer and Robert "Bob" Scheffer.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Jurgens (Connie) of Springfield, IL, Gaye Powell (Danny) of Arthur, IL and Kelli Barnett (Terry) of Rockford, IL; and her grandchildren, Kirk Jurgens (Julie) of Lovington, IL, Kristen Jurgens of Springfield, IL, Matthew Jurgens of Rochester, IL, Griffith Jurgens of Honolulu, HI, Kara Butler (James) of Farmer City, IL, Joseph Powell of Decatur, IL, Adam Barnett (Kalee) of Rockford, IL, Jack Barnett (Virginia) of Rockford, IL and Katie Tchabo (James) of Manassas, VA. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials requested to Gardenview West Senior Community (formerly Eberhardt Village) Arthur, IL, or Zion United Church of Christ Arthur, IL.