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Dean Jackson Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Dean W. Jackson, 55, of Springfield passed away at 8:31 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center.
Dean was born on April 11, 1955, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Archie and Alice Knobbe Jackson. He married Susie Russell on February 14, 2000, in Springfield.
Dean graduated from Galena High School and went on to study at Western Illinois University, University of Iowa, Oxford University England Queen's College Law School and Southern Illinois University School of Law. Dean obtained a Doctorate Degree. He was an attorney and was employed as the ICC Chief Administrative Law Judge since 2004.
Dean was a past member of the American Bar Association, a member of the U.S. District Court Bar Association, Sangamon County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and a life member of University of Iowa Alumni Association, Ambucs, and B.A.S.S. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation (N.W.T.F.), Pheasants Forever, Galena Elks Club, and served as a volunteer and member of the executive committee for the L.P.G.A. State Farm Classic. He also served as national president of Ambucs from 1999 - 2000, Ambucs National Big Hat president from 2003 - 2004, and was a member of Springfield American Business Club. Dean was a very giving man who loved to do anything and everything for others. He had his own salsa garden, where he grew ingredients for his well-known salsa and chili. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking, and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Stephen Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Jackson of Springfield; three sons, Matthew "Matt," Nathaniel "Nate" and William "Luke" Jackson all of Springfield; his mother, Alice Jackson of Galena, IL; five brothers, Paul (wife, Judy) of Galena, IL, Ross of Orange Park, FL, Scott of Galena, IL, Mark (wife, Darlene) of E. Dubuque, IL, and Brian (wife, Lisa) of Middleton, WI; a sister, Lynn (husband, Terry) Gaber of Galena, IL; seven nieces; ten nephews; and a sister-in-law, Ginny Jackson of Rockford, IL.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A memorial ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield American Business Club-Amtryke Program, P.O. Box 1273, Springfield, IL 62705.
Please visit Dean's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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for Dean Jackson
May 5, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Dean's death. I don't think I had him in class, but I do remember that he was the kind of student that everyone admired and liked.
Wenona Whitfield
Gene Basanta
April 30, 2010
I had Dean as a student during his first year here at the SIU School of Law--when I was in my first year as a faculty member. He was a fine student and lawyer. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with him at Bar Association meetings. He will be missed.
Traci Sikkes
April 24, 2010
Susie, The two of you were wonderful friends to me through AMBUCS. I was terribly saddened to hear of Dean's passing. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you and the boys as you walk through this time of grieving. I saw first hand the beautiful love you and Dean shared and I know this is a very difficult time for you. My heart goes out to you.
David Hackman
April 19, 2010
"Worked" with Dean through UCP on his Amtryke projects and annual golf outings. What fun we had!!! My condolences to the family on your loss.
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Diane (Hall) Hughes
April 18, 2010
To the Jackson family, I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Dean during my years at First National Bank and as a volunteer for the State Farm Rail Classic. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. May you find comfort in you memories.
Jennifer Benanti
April 16, 2010
Susie, Our greatest joys in life are the memories in which we can look back on and smile. I know how many memories Dean has given you, and the love you two shared. May those memories, and the love of your friends and family comfort you in the coming days. We love you!
Pat Newman
April 16, 2010
Susan, I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you at this time and hope that time will bring you and your entire family comfort in your loss.
Mark Lauterbach
April 15, 2010
What a great guy! He will be missed. Praying for you, Susie & boys
Ron & Terry Appelt
April 15, 2010
We have many happy times to rembember in this difficult time. Please know we are around if you ever need anything.
Deb Pellegrini
April 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Randy Rose
April 15, 2010
Susie, I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know that you are not alone in the sadness of Dean's passing. Like many others, he made me a better person.
April 15, 2010
Susie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Sandy Griffin
herny kurth
April 15, 2010
Susie and family,
We will miss Dean very much. He was truly an extraordinary person and a great friend. God Bless you in this trying time.
Henry and Luann Kurth
D H Browns
April 14, 2010
Susie and family,
I am so very sad for all of you. Dean was a great funny kind caring unbelieveable friend. I always have looked forward to running into you all every year at the fair or wherever. I feel so very lucky to have met Dean and consider him my friend thru ABC. so very thankful for that. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go thru these new days and weeks and years to come missing your dean so very much.
sincerely,
Melissa Patterson
April 14, 2010
Susie, Matt, Nate and Luke,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. As you grief, I pray that you find comfort in knowing that, although Dean's days on Earth were too short, he lived every day to it's fullest and leaves behind an amazing legacy that will continue on. He was such a remarkable, caring and thoughtful person, and everyone who was touched by him is a better person for having known him. We are so blessed to have been good friends with both of you. Rest in peace, dear friend, until we meet again.
Maggie, Dennis and Sophie Gullo
Rev. Ezra Sims
April 14, 2010
My heart felt sincere expression of sorrow goes out to you Susie and the rest of the family. Dean was a dear friend to me and the both of you inspired me to be of good courage despite the situations of life. May God Bless You and Comfort You.
April 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about dear Dean. My thoughts are with all of you, Matt, Nate, and Luke. Many fond memories of Dean are in my mind and heart. Hope time will heal all. Sari Fiscus and family
PER Karl Lercher Elks 158
April 14, 2010
I would like to express my condolences to the family of Dean Jackson. God's love it this journey.
Jim Morris
April 14, 2010
Sue and family,
I met Dean when I was involved with
Spingfield RR relocation and recently
when he was with the ICC as a judge.
Although we never socialized , I enjoyed his insights and comments when
dealing with railroads. He was a good
friend and I will miss him -- Jim
Kevin O'Dea
April 14, 2010
Susie -
All my sympathy - never saw Dean when he wasn't in a great mood and talking about his Hawkeyes!
Kevin O'Dea
Kathy(state fair) Parker
April 14, 2010
Susie: You and all of Dean's family are in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a wonderful person. Always seeing the good in everyone. He will be missed. take care
Irwin Family
April 14, 2010
Luke and Family: Deepest sympathy and prayers during this time.
Jerry & Barb Turnbull
April 14, 2010
Susie, we all lost a good one. He is missed.
John Peart
April 14, 2010
I was so saddened on hearing of Dean's passing. As I remember back on Dean and Susie's volunteer work with the LPGA and how dedicated he was. Dean always had a smile and handshake for everyone he knew and was always happy to make a new friend. May God bless Dean's family for I am sure he is looking over everyone.
Linda Bohan
April 14, 2010
Having trouble believing he is no longer w/ us. To all of his family, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bohan Family
Ron Shutts
April 14, 2010
Dean was truly a man and a friend for all seasons.
Linda & Rick Campen
April 14, 2010
Susie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dean's death. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda & Rick Campen
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