Kay Lynn Jessen

Kay Lynn Jessen, the daughter of Francis E. and Donna J. (Wise) Hossman, was born March 21, 1961, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Eagle Grove. Kay married Robert Jessen, Jr. on March 25, 1977, in Eagle Grove and the couple had three daughters: Sara, Becky and Megan. The couple later divorced. Kay worked as a cook and housekeeper for the Rotary Homes in Eagle Grove the last 13 years. She enjoyed flowers, watching old movies and comedies, collecting spoons and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. Kay passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011, due to injuries sustained from a fire in her home, at the age of 50 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis and grandparents: Frank and Ann Hossman and Henry and Jessie Schultz. Survivors include her daughters: Sara Ell and husband Ryan of Eagle Grove, Becky Zigrang and husband Jean of Clarion, Megan Morris and husband Jason of Goldfield; four grandchildren: Mackenze Ell, Brandon Zigrang, Paige and Trentyn Morris; mother, Donna Hossman of Eagle Grove; sister, Gloria Snyder of Goldfield, niece, Stacy Snyder of Goldfield and Holly Jessen of Goldfield. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor John Nett officiating. Visitation is Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove. Memorials will be left to the discretion of the family.