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I'm so sorry for your loss. Jake was a wonderful, fun and caring person. She always talked about her family and all the friends she had on the racing circuit. She will be sorely missed. RIP dear friend.
Renee & Brandon Goff
October 30, 2024 | Spencer, IA | Friend
So saddened to hear of Jerenes passing. She was my neighbor when we still were youngsters. Have alot of memories of those days. Bryan and Kevin so sorry.
MARY Meier
October 19, 2024 | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, IA | Friend
I am saddened & surprised to learn of Jake’s passing. She was a dear friend,kind person,& just overall a decent human being. It seems like I’ll wake up & this will all have been a dream but that’s not going to happen. Hopefully, she’s having a blast with people she’s missed for years. We love you Jake & you will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Brandon Goff
October 08, 2024 | Spencer, IA | Friend
So saddened to hear of Jake's passing. She was a dear friend with a very loving & giving heart who will be sorely missed! She definitely left her mark on this world. Love always Renee & Brandon Goff
Renee Goff
October 06, 2024 | Spencer, IA | Friend
Missing you my dear friend! Wish we were able to have that party we talked about. Mom and I miss you very much
Maggie Carias
September 16, 2024 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
Collette & family,
I am so sorry to see your mom, grandma & aunt. you all are in my thought and prayers.
Rhonda Essick
September 14, 2024 | Spencer, IA | Friend
Our deepest sympathy for your family. She was a very sweet lady, we loved talking to her at the races.
Gary & Maria Myers
September 12, 2024 | Loup City, NE | Friend
Bryan and Kevin, I am sorry for loss.
JoAnn Coakley
September 12, 2024 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
Deepest sympathies to the family- Jake was a good person and a great friend.
Brad Pierson
September 11, 2024 | SPENCER, IA | Friend
In Loving MemoryJerene "Jake" LongOctober 3, 1962 - September 8, 2024VISITATIONThursday, September 12, 20245:00 - 7:00 P.M.First United Methodist ChurchEmmetsburg, IowaSERVICEFriday, September 13, 20242:00 P.M.First United Methodist ChurchEmmetsburg, IowaCLERGYRev. Kolleen QueenerINTERMENTEvergreen CemeteryEmmetsburg, Iowa
Jerene Lynn Long, daughter of Warren and Wanda (Hoffert) Long, was born October 3, 1962 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. As a young girl Jerene became known as “Jake” to her family and friends. She received her education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School.
Jake was blessed with a son, Steven and a daughter, Collette. They made their home in Spencer.
Jake was employed as a manufacturing worker in Spencer for several years until her health forced her to quit. She continued living in Spencer where she volunteered at Upper Des Moines Outreach for over 20 years.
Jake loved car races, especially dirt track racing. She attended races in Spencer, Jackson, Britt, Alta, Algona and Fairmont. A highlight was when Jake drove her brother, Kevin’s race car in a Powder Puff race and placed.
Jake loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren, who she often babysat. She enjoyed baking and cooking. She will be remembered by her family and friends for the delicious homemade bread rolls that she made.
Jake’s apartment was destroyed in the Spencer flood so she had been living at her son, Steven’s home. She passed away there on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Wanda Long; a sister, Candyce Thompson; and a niece, Jill Long.
She is survived by her children, Steven Clayton of Spencer, Iowa and Collette (Zach) Lewis of Spencer, Iowa; six grandchildren, Rylynn Stricker, Pierce Clayton, Abby Morales, J.R. Morales, Lexi Lewis and Bella Lewis; brothers, Bryan (Jean) Long of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Kevin (Jennifer) Long of Ringsted, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mark Thompson of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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