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John Jacobson Obituary
John E. "Jake" Jacobson, Jr., 73, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Born May 30, 1946 in Rockford, the son of Einar and Connie (Kraft) Jacobson. Graduate of East High School. U.S. Army veteran stationed in Korea. Jake worked in the Electronics Department at Walmart for 20 years. He had a lifetime love of reading and writing. While in the Army, he wrote for the camp newspaper. He had several comic books published and wrote a novel. Jake was a projectionist at several theaters in Rockford. Survived by his sister, Patricia Jacobson; and brother, Rande (Kimberly) Jacobson. Predeceased by his parents; and brother-in-law, Barry Groves.
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Robert Garcia
August 1, 2020
John was a wonderful man. Charming, whitty and quick with a pun. May you walk with the angeld
Scott Webster
June 4, 2019
I am sorry to hear of Jake's passing. Knew him for many years from my radio shop near Toad Hall. Always visited, shared a laugh or talked about old movies. Never a dull moment. A very witty but warm guy. Lost touch when I closed the store. Please accept my condolences.
Scott Webster
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