Margaret L. Jacobson

Margaret L. Jacobson, 98, died Saturday morning, March 18th, peacefully and quietly at home. If you knew this wonderful woman, you knew she was smart, funny, kind, caring, sassy, thoughtful, wise, warm, independent, strong, dignified, loyal, a quiet believer, a good cook, an avid deer hunter and the best shot giver in the county. Margaret was born July 4, 1918 at the Poor Farm in Crystal Falls. Her parents, Carl and Alma (Nelson) Sholander, were "keepers of the poor'' at what is now the Iron County Medical Care Facility. She spent most of her life in Crystal Falls. She graduated valedictorian of her class and attended Augustana Nursing School at Augustana Hospital in Chicago graduating as a registered nurse. On January 27, 1940, she married William R. Jacobson. They made their home in Chicago from 1940 unti11950 when they moved to Crystal Falls. Margaret began working at the Crystal Falls Clinic with Dr. Addison and Dr. Palm in the early 1950s and retired from the clinic in the late 1970s. Margaret loved music. She played the piano and the accordion and loved to sing. Many summers were spent at the Lake Mary cottage with the walls bulging and music flowing. For many years, she'd knit and crochet while watching TV at night. Her family has treasured afghans that she created. She also crocheted numerous layettes for needy babies. She was an avid deer hunter and her big 10-point buck hangs on the office wall. She was a member of the United Lutheran Church, the United Lutheran Church choir, the Accordiannies, ACFA, and the United Lutheran Church quilters and the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved her church and her Lord. "She is clothed with strength and dignity. She can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." (Proverbs) In addition to her parents, Margaret was also preceded in death by her husband, her son John W. Jacobson, Sr. who died in the Vietnam war, her brother Ole, and her son-in-law Dennis Burns. She is survived by her daughter Joanne Jacobson Burns of Crystal Falls, grandson John W. (Sue) Jacobson, Jr. of Crystal Falls, great granddaughter Jessica (Brian) Perry of L'Anse, great-grandson John W. "Jake" Jacobson Ill (Ashley Buell) of Crystal Falls, and great-great grandson Nolan Perry. She is also survived by very special friends Ann Soffredine, Kathy Bartolameolli and Denny "can fix anything" Butler and her cats Cali and Mia. Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 am at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. Memorial services will follow at 11:30 am at the church. Rev. Micheal Laakko will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Northwoods Animal Shelter. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Margaret Jacobson online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Margaret L. Jacobson

July 4, 1918 - March 18, 2017