Patty I. Sorgenfrey, age 90, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. A funeral service was held at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton. A visitation was held from 10 a.m. - 12 noon, prior to the service at the church. A private family burial took place in Durant Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Camp Bear Creek in Wyoming, First Presbyterian Church in Wilton, or First Presbyterian Church in Onslow. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Patty was born on May 20, 1935, the daughter of Howard and Marie (Gorsuch) Tumey in Good Hope, Ill. She graduated Wilton High School with the Class of 1952. Patty married Howard J. Sorgenfrey on Nov. 2, 1952, in Wilton. Howard passed away on Jan. 18, 2013.
Patty devoted her life to her family, faith, and community. She worked as an administrative assistant with the Jones County USDA Farm Service Agency for 20 years, retiring in 2001. Alongside her professional career, she was deeply involved in supporting her husband, Howard, on the family farm.
A woman of strong faith, Patty was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Wilton, where she actively participated in many church organizations. Her commitment to service extended beyond the church, as she was a member of IASCOE and NASCOE, the American Legion Auxiliary, and gave her time as a hospice volunteer.
Patty’s greatest joy was her family. She treasured time spent with her loved ones and could always be found attending family gatherings and activities. In her leisure time, Patty was an enthusiastic Iowa Hawkeye fan, rarely missing an opportunity to watch and support her favorite team.
Patty will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Barb (Bruce) Jipp of Wilton, and Melody (Todd) Lineburg of Mount Vernon; three sons, Murray (LuAnne) Sorgenfrey of Tipton, Terry (Gaby) Sorgenfrey of Savoy, Ill., and Jerry (Kim) Sorgenfrey of Wyoming, Iowa, 18 grandchildren, Jennifer, Alicia, Brad, Chris, Kyle, Anna, Elyse, Shanon, Shelly, Trent, Austin, Mary Pat, Hayden, Emma, Kayla, Cameron, Lance and Noah; 33 great-grandchildren, Grace, Jacob, Ella, Henry, Bo, Carver, Liam, Sophie, Kolby, Lola, Marlow, Leo, Shea, Quinn, Evelia, Luca, Emilie, Jackson, Lucas, Ashlynn, Kailey, McKinley, Gavin, Addy, Tristin, Paycee, Brooks, Lincoln, Monroe, Callie, Jack, Lane, and Tate; five great-great-grandchildren, Conner, Tucker, Hayden, Hunter, and Myles; and two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Tumey and Janet Tumey.
Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; a son, Larry; four brothers, Bill, Tom, Don, Dean; and three sisters, Beverly, Sharon, and Deanna.
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