Zona M. Jacobson

Visitation for Zona Jacobson, of Morris, Minnesota, will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris.  A private family service will take place on Friday at First Lutheran Church in Morris.  Burial will be at the Summit Cemetery in Morris.  

Zona Mae Meis was born to Kenneth and Viola (Huseth) Ritzschke on December 19, 1940 in Sanford Township, Grant Co, Minnesota. She was raised by her mother Viola and step-father Lowell Meis in Elbow Lake, MN where she was also baptized, confirmed, and attended school. Zona met the love of her life, Dale Jacobson, through friends. They were married on September 14, 1957 and just recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Following their marriage, they established a homestead in Morris, and welcomed 3 children: Tamra, Michael, and Curtis.

She enjoyed listening to Elvis, dancing, watching the races, and wintering in Florida with Dale for many years. Most importantly, Zona loved her family dearly. She cherished the time she spent with them, especially going to her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities. 

Zona died peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2024, at her home in Morris, surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.

Zona is survived by her husband, Dale of Morris; children: Tamra (Ken) Hanson of Herman, Michael (Marlene) Jacobson of Elko, and Curtis (Kathy) Jacobson of Morris; 6 grandchildren: Jennifer (Troy) Newhouse, Josh (Kelly) Mau, Erica (Brian) Dolan, Derek Heywood, Wes (Angie) Hoffman, and Lisa (Randy) Gades; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Karen (Marv) Berkland of Coon Rapids. She is preceded in death by her parents; Mother and Father-in-law: Leonard and Esther Jacobson; brothers-in-law, Howard Tyberg, Richard Jacobson and Leonard Niemi; and sisters-in-law, Lynn Jacobson, Doris Pattison.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to be given to local charities in Zona's name.  

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in care of arrangements for Zona.