Elizabeth Ann Jergens, 75, of Oregon passed away Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 in Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. She was born October 20, 1937 in Bancroft, Iowa the daughter of Clemens & Bertha (Blocker) Elsbecker. A long-time Oregon resident, Betty was an active member and volunteer of St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon. She worked several years at the Ogle County Senior Citizen's Center, formerly Yellow Bird, and at Casey's General Store in Oregon. Survived by 9 children, Curt Jergens, TX, Jackie Holloway, Oregon, Tom (Brenda), Malta, IL, Patsy (Bruce) Lepke, Rockford, Tony (Tina), Wichita, KS, Deanna Forristall, Dixon, John Jergens, Oregon, Mary (Lance) Blake, Winnebago, and Barb Stone, Oregon; grandchildren, Adam, Amanda, Blake, Anna, Haley, Joslyn, Teagen, Elizabeth, Sean, Kyle, Zachary, Kaden, Sydney, & Cody; step-grandchildren, Kristina (Tyler), Kyle, & Kurt; great grandchildren, Jordan, Jayden, Jacob, Chloe, Brayden, & Aubrey; step-great grandchildren, Hannah, Olivia, & Audrina; siblings, Maurice (Charlene), Phil (Geri), Richard (Norene), Gene (Ruth), and Mary; and several nieces & nephews. Christian funeral mass will be held Friday Nov. 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon with Father Joseph Naill celebrating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th St., Oregon.