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Kathleen Jacobs Obituary

Kathleen E. Jacobs of Oak Park; beloved wife of Stan; dear sister of Shawn (Denise) and Kevin (Vena) Nelsen; devoted daughter of the late Kenneth and Eileen Nelsen; she also leaves behind dogs Charlie and CarlyAnne. Memorial visitation Monday 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org) are appreciated. Info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2018.

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Stan - I keep thinking about this great picture & what a good time Jake had with you two. We love you! RaeAnn

RaeAnn Nolan

January 8, 2018

Kathy had the most wonderful smile!

JoAnne Serowka

January 6, 2018

January 6, 2018

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

January 5, 2018

Stan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the Nelson family. I will miss her deeply She was like another daughter to me. May her memory be eternal.

With much Love,
Bea Bozikis

Justin

January 5, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss and I offer my deepest condolences during this difficult time.May God give your family peace during this most difficult time. -Romans 15:13

Justin

January 5, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss and I offer my deepest condolences during this difficult time.May God give your family peace during this most difficult time. -Romans 15:13

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