Anna Kjerrumgaard

Anna Kjerrumgaard obituary, New Haven, CT

Anna Kjerrumgaard

Anna Kjerrumgaard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jowett Funeral Home and Cremation Service - New Haven on Dec. 31, 2025.
Anna Kjerrumgaard, age 98 of New Haven, passed away on December 28, 2025 in her home. She was born on August 17, 1927 in New Haven to the late Nick and Anna Oprita. She married Bennie W. Kjerrumgaard on September 10, 1948 in New Haven. He preceded her in death in 1989.

She graduated from New Haven High School. She was employed with the United States Postal Service and Sears Roebuck Company. She attended New Haven Community Church. She was active with several senior groups in the area. She enjoyed playing cards, attending senior dances and traveling.

She is survived by her daughters; Louise (Jeff) Trott, Beth (Tom Bonczar) Kjerrumgaard and Nancy (Bill) Sloboda, brother, John (Sherle) Oprita, along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Linda Kjerrumgaard, and two sisters, Mary and Helen.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday - January 8, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) in the Jowett Funeral Home - 57737 Gratiot, New Haven. Pastor Mike McDonald of New Haven Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in Centennial Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday - January 7, 2026 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm and again on Thursday - January 8, 2026 from 11:00am until time of service in the funeral home.

Memorial tributes can be made to the New Haven Community Church.

Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Kjerrumgaard Family

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