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Lillian Jacobsen Obituary

Lillian Sarah Orton Jacobsen RACINE – Mrs. Lillian Sarah Orton Jacobsen, 80, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital in Racine on October 9th, 2014. Lillian was born in Tooele, Utah to the late Walter and Genevieve Orton on April 23rd, 1934. She attended Tooele High School and worked at the local movie theater in Utah, where she met James John “Jake” Jacobsen. James and Lillian were married on February 10, 1954, and moved back to Racine, where they lived for the rest of their lives. Lillian loved shopping, crocheting and reading Romance novels as well as giving a loving home to many dogs and cats. Known as Mom to the Neighborhood kids, she was famous for her peanut-butter brownies and her wonderful sense of humor. Lillian will be missed by her children, Debbie Jacobsen, Patricia Jacobsen, James (Christine Zyszkiewicz) Jacobsen, John (Karyn Hoecherl) Jacobsen, and Sarah Crull; eleven grandchildren, Casey (Jackie Dorsey), Carolina, Gabriella, Ema, Ethan, John Peter, Genevieve, Kaitlyn, and Kian; three great grandchildren: Haley, Levi and Ava; other relatives and friends; and her faithful companion, Mackie the dog. She was preceded in death by her husband James on December 9th, 2010; one grandson, Cody Lee Crull; and two brothers, Jack and Orville Orton; and two sisters, Beverly Armentrout and Erma Henning. Per her wishes, Mrs. Jacobsen will be cremated and joined with her husband. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine Campus). Wilson Funeral Home 1212 Lathrop Avenue Racine, Wisconsin 53405 Condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Genevieve Crull

October 16, 2014

Levi, Tyler, and I miss you so much grandma and we love you so much. I'm glad you were able to meet the start of my own family and to see you were happy for me. I'll never forget going up to pick n save with you, blue diamond with you, you teaching me how to crochet, and hearing all your stories of Utah. I hope one day to be a strong and as determined as you were.

Amy Robinson

October 15, 2014

My deepest condolences to all of the family on your loss. She will be missed by so many .

Julie (Jones) Maiwald

October 13, 2014

Deepest sympathies to the Jacobsen family. Our families were always good friends and I have many fond memories of times spent together. God's blessings to all of you at this difficult time.

Glen Jones

October 13, 2014

Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Maralynn Strong

October 12, 2014

My deepest sympathies to all of you. Lillian was always a very sweet lady/friend. She will be missed by many.

Linda Lackey

October 12, 2014

RIP Aunt Lilian..you are now back with the love of your life. So very sorry Deb fir your loss.. if you need to talk please get my # from Carol.

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