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Florence Jacobsen Obituary

Jacobsen, Florence aka Florence Pels, age 77, of Prophetstown, formerly of Chicago, died Friday, April 16, 2010 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison. Visitation will be Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown with a funeral service at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Olson of the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown officiating.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2010.

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April 22, 2010

JOHN CHRISTIE

April 21, 2010

HOW DO YOU SAY GOODBYE TO A DEAR FRIEND
I COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER FRIEND AND I HAVE ALOT OF GREAT MEMORIES THIS LADY GAVE MY FAMILY,YOU GAVE US LAUGHTER,AND JOY AND NOW YOU WILL BE IN A BETTER PLACE NO MORE SUFFERING,NO MORE PAIN AND YOU WELL BE WELCOME WITH OPEN ARMS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY,FLO THIS IS NOT GOODBYE THIS IS WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER IN A DIFFERENT LIFE YOU WILL BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY ALL WHO KNOWN YOU
CHUCK & JOHN

Joanne Pels

April 21, 2010

I just want folks to know that Florence was the best mother-in-law in the world. She had such grace; welcomed me and my family into hers from day one. She will be missed and remembered by all who came to know her.
Love, Jo (Ryan)

Lyn Pels

April 20, 2010

We miss you MOM. I know Aunt Dorothy, Grandmama, Grandpa, and Gary are showing you the ropes. You are now at peace. Thank you to those who have called the past few days. Love Lynnie

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