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Michael Jacobson Obituary

Michael H. Jacobson. Beloved husband of Anne nee Berry. Loving father of Arron. Cherished brother of Barry (Helene), Howard and Frank (Jane). Caring uncle of Jason and Stephanie (Holden) Widhalm, great uncle of Chloe, Alexander and Elijah. Visitation Friday 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at PETERSON-BASSI CHAPELS 6938 W. North Ave. Cremation private. Information 773.637.4441 or www.petersonfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 13, 2018.
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I think of Mike often and wonder how Ann and Aaron are. It's been 6 years but his friendship is greatly missed. I doubt I will ever have as great friends again.

Barry Raffel

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September 23, 2023

Although I only knew Michael through an online association through NSA, he has been much assistance in my accounting career. He will be missed, my condolences to his family.

T H

October 7, 2018

My friend, Michael, I shall miss him. He helped in many ways and was never stingy with his knowledge.

Terry Johnson

September 18, 2018

Michael was more than just the president of the Mensa Education and Research Foundation, he was more than just the Foundation's legal counsel, he was more than just a volunteer who did everything to make the Foundation a better organization, and the world a better place. He was all of those things, and he was more because his passion for the Foundation and for helping other people made him ferocious in working on their behalf. Look how hard cancer had to fight to get the better of him!

To Anne and Aaron, losing him is terrible, but having had him is wonderful, and I hope you will be consoled by all the good memories.

Phyllis Miller

September 18, 2018

I worked with Mike for a number of years on the Foundation Board and appreciated all his help and understanding. My condolences to all of you in his family from a member of his Mensa family.

Pat Merk

September 18, 2018

Mike will be remembered for his love of life, his courage and strength to fight for life and all that he gave and shared with so many.

Adonai natan, Adonai lakach, yehi shem Adonai m'vorach

September 17, 2018

I've lost my best friend. He was always there when I needed him - the night we smelled gas, he was there to fix the attachment so Trish and I could have heat. the time I had 104 degree fever, he took me to the hospital. For 48 yrs, he was the Best friend I had. REST IN PEACE MIKE, I'll never forget you.
Barry

Barry Raffel

September 17, 2018

You will be missed, Mike. You will be particularly missed on the Mensa Research Journal Editorial Advisory Board. You were a pleasure to work with, both on the MRJ and the AMC.

September 17, 2018

So sorry to hear of Mike's death. He found a way to thwart it for a lot of years since his cancer diagnosis, sometime back in the in 90s. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2005, he was one of the first I told because I knew he would be there for me if I needed a shoulder, a laugh, or a beer.

We spent a lot of time both on the AMC board (he was DSE) and the Foundation Board. Butted heads more than once, and remained steadfast friends through it all and well after.

Last time I talked with him earlier this year, he was still keeping up a good front. We caught up on some things and, of course, he told me what I should be doing with this and that. Even as his health declined, he was still the Mike I knew and loved.

I will so miss him. Rest in peace, Michael.

Marie Mayer

September 17, 2018

Michael,
We so enjoyed working on the Scholarships with you. You will be missed

Lynne Killgore Dave Michel

September 16, 2018

Michael, you are missed. Thanks for all the help with the Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program. Your legacy, and those legacies of your predecessors lives on.

Mary Wolfe

September 16, 2018

You brought love to my life with you caring ways .i thank God that I met you . I will never forget you, you will be in my heart for ever. My family became your extended family.. you will always be in my heart

Mayda Vignettes

September 14, 2018

Elaine Pinkus

September 13, 2018

Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember a friend who was so close to you. Phillipians 4:13

September 13, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

September 13, 2018

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