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Laurie Jessen Obituary
Born: November 2, 1956 in Ottawa, IL
Died: August 3, 2025 in Ottawa, IL
Laurie Lynn Jessen, 68, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow at 7:00pm. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery at a later date.
Laurie was born November 2, 1956, in Ottawa, IL to William and Liliana (Cordovani) Dettore. She married Michael "Puggy" Jessen on May 30, 1980 in Ottawa.
She worked for 20 years at GE Plastics before her retirement. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, tending to her beautiful flowers, cooking, and hosting holiday parties. She enjoyed vacationing with her husband, especially their trips to Mexico. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to many.
She is survived by her husband, Puggy; her children, Nicole Jessen and Craig Jessen; her grandchildren, Nevaeh, Marshall, Olivia, MJ, Evelyn, and Eleanor; and her great grandson, Archer.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Liliana; her son, Michael Jessen; and her siblings, Johnny, Billy, Patty, and Susie.
Memorial contributions in Laurie's honor may be directed to the family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
August 4, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Cassie Carrera
August 4, 2025
I grew up with Laurie she was like a second mom to me I lived with them helped raised veah and enjoyed many many holidays with them she always considered me part of the family I could always call her day and night she would answer her heart was so big and she was an amazing woman I don't know where to go from here but I would give anything to just go on one last cleaning job and out to lunch with her! I'll always love you Laurie and you will be forever missed by so many!
Tracy rhodesc
August 4, 2025
Very sorry for the families loss Laurie was loved by many and will be very missed by all
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