Mary Anne Jacobson

Mary Anne Jacobson, 80, of Aurora, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Maple Ridge Nursing Home in Green Bay, WI. Mary Anne was born July 1, 1935 in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Duda) Stankevich. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1953. She married Richard Jacobson on April 25, 1959 and he preceded her in death in 1979. Mary Anne worked as a realtor for Wildwood Realty for many years. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aurora and current member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Mary Anne taught catechism for several years at both parishes. She loved singing and was involved in the Dickinson County Community Chorus and Dickinson County Community Theatre. Mary Anne was also involved in the community, serving as treasurer for the Town of Aurora, cooking and delivering meals for senior citizens and volunteering for the Special Olympics. She was a longtime member of the Charter Chapter of the Delta Phi Sorority. Mary Anne enjoyed the outdoors, going for boat rides and spending time at the cottage with family. Mary Anne is survived by three sons, Richard “Rick” Jacobson of Aurora, Rob (Anna) Jacobson of Marinette and Ryan Jacobson of Sarasota, FL; a daughter, Renee (Louie) Taff of Spread Eagle; six grandchildren, Mark (Kristin) Taff , Matthew Taff, Nick (Ali) Jacobson, Doug Jacobson (fiancé, Ashly), Jennifer (Jon) Perket and Cheryl (Ben) Gerondale, ; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mary Anne was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda Taff; two brothers, Jim and Jerome Stankevich; and a sister, Martha Spiegel. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 am on Friday at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Father Raymond Valerio will officiate. A luncheon and time of sharing will follow the Mass in the church hall. Burial will be in the Homestead-Aurora Cemetery in the spring. Condolences to the family of Mary Anne Jacobson may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Mary Anne Jacobson

July 1, 1935 - January 16, 2016