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Pauline Jacobsen Obituary
Des Moines
Pauline Ann Jacobsen, 56, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Vintage Hills in Indianola.
Pauline was born May 24, 1960 in Des Moines to Paul and Evelyn Nicoletto. She graduated from Lincoln High School and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Upper Iowa University. Pauline worked in the travel industry a majority of her career which fed her passion for traveling. She enjoyed hosting parties for her family and friends with the perfect décor and food. Pauline loved spending time with her grandsons. She also had a knack for interior design.
She is survived by her loving husband, Clark; son, Chad (Jaclyn Hruska) Jacobsen; grandsons, James and Henry; father, Paul Nicoletto; brothers, David (Susan) Nicoletto, Mike (Darci) Nicoletto and Brian (Lisa) Nicoletto; and a host of extended family and beloved friends.
Pauline was preceded in death by mother, E. June Nicoletto.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association - Greater Iowa Chapter.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Brother mike Same
March 9, 2019
Still miss you sis.
JW
October 6, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold on to. May God continue to comfort your family
Lea Carreon
September 29, 2016
Clark, I am so so sorry to hear about Pauline's passing. She was such a funny, delightful lady. I loved our visits at the shop. I will always remember her with the utmost fondness. All my sympathies to you and your family.
Gary & Anna Munyon
September 29, 2016
Our condolences to Clark and family. Pauline was such a good person and kind to everyone she met. She touched man people's lives. She will be greatly missed.
Machelle Moorehead Sylvara
September 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to Pauline's family. Many fond memories growing up with the Nicoletto's living across the street throughout our childhood, Memories I will always cherish David miss you my friend.
Doug Gaer
September 28, 2016
My condolences to Clark, Galen and Sheryl and all family at Pauline's passing. She was much too young,dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
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Sep
29
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home5400 SW Ninth Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Sep
30
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home5400 SW Ninth Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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