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Tony Jorkan, age 54, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at 8:02 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Tony was born November 11, 1971, in the Marshall Islands, to David Sandbergen and Amenta Jorkan. He worked as a machine operator for Tyson Foods in Robards, Kentucky. Tony attended the Marshallese United Church of Christ.
Tony is preceded in death by his significant other of 10 years, Mary Edmond; sister, Tauwe; and brothers, Arthur, Anty, Paul, Kondo, Flilex, and Carland.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Marshallese United Church of Christ, 1468 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN, with Pastor Enja Jolet officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Marshallese United Church of Christ at 1468 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47714.
Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Tony Jorkan. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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