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Michael James Mortensen

1955 - 2023

BORN

1955

DIED

2023

Michael Mortensen Obituary

Michael "Mort" James Mortensen, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Edgewood, N.M., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born in Olivia, N.M., to Carroll (Mort) and Marilyn (Puts) Mortensen on Oct. 25, 1955. He attended and graduated from Mount Vernon Iowa Community Schools in 1973. A few years ago Mike and his Wife, Sandra, moved to New Mexico where they retired. Mike is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee; two sisters, Teresa (Dan) Mortensen of Phoenix, Ariz., and Kim (Paul) Konkowski of Mount Vernon, Iowa. He was preceded in death by both parents. A gathering of friends and family to share their memories will take place at Gwen's, 119 W. Main St., Lisbon, IA, on Sunday, Aug. 20, from noon to 2 p.m.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 30, 2023.

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John Hickson

February 14, 2024

So sorry to hear about Mort. We lived a block apart. We used to race go-karts around the baseball diamond in the old ward school. I hadn't seen him for several years but still will miss him R.I.P. Mike

Bill Niederhauser

July 31, 2023

RIP Mort. Thanks for all those Mort smiles that brightened up life. My condolences to his loved ones.

Doug Thumm

July 31, 2023

One of the best people I have. ever known. Too many great memories to highlight just one. A real friend in every meaning of the word. You will be truly missed my good buddy. RIP!!!

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