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Amber Jacobson Obituary

Amber Jacobson
Jacksonville - Amber Christine Jacobson, 55 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home. She was born May 4, 1970, in Jacksonville the daughter of Dennis and Linda Slocum Boehs.
She is survived by her three children, Steven Jacobson of Champaign, Ashley Jacobson of Carbondale, and Amanda Jacobson of Los Angeles, California; her father, Dennis Boehs of Chapin; one brother, Jon (Jenny) Boehs of Washington; one sister, Carrie (Jason) Donovan of Chapin; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Boehs.
Amber worked as a respiratory therapist in Springfield. She loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys.
A memorial service will be held at 2p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Williamson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1p.m. until the time of services on Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to The Lords Congregation or the family. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jun. 27, 2025.

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Matt Hammer

June 30, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking and Praying for you Steven.
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Donna Miller Hayes

June 28, 2025

God has another special angel RIP Amber. So sorry for your loss Dennis my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. This is Chuck's sister Donna Miller Hayes.

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