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Kelsey Jacobsen Obituary
Kelsey Dawn Jacobsen. The life of Kelsey Dawn Jacobsen, 19, of Prospect Heights, IL, ended too soon on Aug. 19, 2008. Per her wishes, organs were donated so that others may live and keep her memory alive. Born on Feb. 10, 1989, Kelsey lived her entire life in Prospect Heights, IL. She graduated from Hersey High School in 2007, where she was a member of the color guard, swim and track teams. The last several summers she was employed as a lifeguard at the Prospect Heights Park District and recently worked at Family Video. At the time of her death, she was a second year student at Harper College.Kelsey is survived by her parents, Ken and Jill Jacobsen; sister, Dana; grandmother, Marion Jacobsen of Fountain Hills, AZ, formerly of Park Ridge, IL; grandfather, J. Kroy Ostergaard of Wilmette, IL; eight aunts and uncles; and nine cousins. A Memorial Service celebrating Kelsey's life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 302 North Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Kelsey's memory be sent to the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network, 660 North Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, IL 60126, attn: L. Lawson.
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Samantha Hyre-Lane
February 24, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Kelsey. She was a great person. We became friends in 9th grade and then I moved to Florida. It saddened me to hear about her death. I was not told until February 2009. If there is anything you need or that I can do. Please don't hesitate to ask.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Urbaszewski
September 9, 2008
To Kelsey's family,
Part of the Urbaszewski family and friends just met Kelsey through Christopher & Stormy on August 9th of this year as they stopped by our little grandson's birthday party before heading to Normal, IL. We were all impressed with her friendly nature and poise. It was as though we had known her and she had known us for years. We even took a photo of her and Chris with Chris' 101 year old great-grandmother who was present. We were totally stunned when we heard what happend to Kelsey a mere two weeks later. Everyone from that gathering sends their sincere condolences. Kelsey's passing is surely earth's loss and heaven's gain.
Justin
September 8, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Rodanhisler
September 8, 2008
Dear Jacobsen Family - I wished to express my condolences to you on the loss of Kelsey. I was one of the crossing guards at Ridge years ago and saw her grow from a little girl to the young lady who protected us all at the swimming pool. She was a fine young woman who made the world a better place. Sincerely, Kathleen Rodanhisler
John & Linda Ellsworth
September 8, 2008
Kelsey was such a joy to be with. We alway enjoyed having Kelsey go on vacation with us or be at our house.
She has been such a good friend to Sandie.
We will miss Kelsey so much.
Our prayers go out to her familly.
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