Jane Opal Morgan, 84, of Dover passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, Nov. 9.
Jane was the daughter of the late Everett and Opal (Holman) Wilson. She was born in her home on June 24, 1936. She graduated from Greenfield High School in Missouri and later attended the University of Missouri, where she met her husband, William R. Morgan. Jane and William were married on Jan. 28, 1956.
Jane worked at the Times Reporter years ago and was in charge of the “Love Is” section.
She loved crafting, arts and making macrame wall hangings. She was a talented seamstress and made many suit jackets, curtains and clothing for her family. She owned and operated the Pot Knot store where she sold many of her items.
Following her and William’s retirement, they moved to Hilton Head where she spent her time gardening and enjoying her flowers.
William preceded her in death on March 27, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Leigh Stoner Morgan.
She leaves behind her children; John Morgan, Melisa and husband Fred Siegenthaler, both of Dover, and Dr. Brent and wife Dr. Jennifer Morgan of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Amber and husband Jason Kuemerle of Sugarcreek, Carrie Morgan of Albania, Matthew Sigenthaler of Dover, Michael Morgan of Raleigh, NC, Travis and Allaynah Siegenthaler of New Philadelphia, Broc Siegenthaler of Dover, Wilson Morgan of Brooklyn, New York, Coleman Morgan of Atlanta, Georgia, Mitchell Siegenthaler of Dover, Reilly Morgan of Atlanta, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Emily, Colson and Blake Kuemerle of Sugarcreek; along with her sister, Joyce Ottenad of Prairie Village, Kansas.
In honoring Jane’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted with the Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes & Crematory in Dover. She will be buried next to William in Missouri. To sign an online guestbook for Jane, visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website at tolandherzig.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund curealz.org/
