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Gladys Dorn

Female 1917 - 2009  (92 years)


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  • Name Gladys Dorn 
    Born 15 May 1917  Stockbridge, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 21 Aug 2009  Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Francis Cemetery, Hollandtown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I180101  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 23 Aug 2009 

    Father Gustave Dorn,   b. 10 Apr 1867, Stockbridge, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 02 Jan 1934, Stockbridge, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Alice Louisa Wetzel,   b. 10 Sep 1882, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Feb 1949, Calumet County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 24 Jun 1916 
    Family ID F81560  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Walter M Jacobs,   b. 24 Oct 1910, Hilbert, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1994, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 24 Oct 1934 
    Children 
     1. Nancy Jacobs
     2. David Jacobs
     3. Patricia Ann Jacobs
     4. Janet Mae Jacobs
     5. LindaLou Jacobs
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F72452  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • August 23, 2009


      Jacobs, Gladys


      Gladys Jacobs, Kaukauna, age 92, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 21, 2009. She was born May 15, 1917, in Stockbridge, daughter of the late August and Alice (Wetzel) Dorn. On October 24, 1934, Gladys married Walter M. Jacobs whom after almost 60 years of marriage preceded her in death on July 18, 1994. From 1934 to 1954, the couple farmed in Hollandtown, together they own and operated Jacobs Barn & Equipment from 1952 to 1971. Gladys taught knitting and crocheting for the 4-H program as well as teaching numerous others. She enjoyed painting, reading and crafting. Gladys was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Parish at St. Francis Site. Gladys' family was her top priority. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to all.

      She is survived by her children: Nancy Schaefer (special friend, Harry Kwasny), Brillion, David Jacobs, Freedom; Pat Barker (special friend, Marvin Van Handel), Neenah; Janet (John) Kennedy, Menasha; Linda (Dennis) Schmidt, Hollandtown; 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her husband's family: Mary (Norb) Euclide and Eleanor Jacobs, both of Chilton, special nephew, Jerry (Barb) Wolf, Freedom, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

      She was preceded in death by a grandson, Danny Jacobs, a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley (Fritzy) Longrie and a half-sister and brother-in-law, Bernice (Ed) Wilson.

      The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2009, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH at ST. FRANCIS SITE, Hollandtown, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received directly at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for Theda Care Hospice and Home Care. Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.

      The family wishes to thank special friends, Ellen Scheibe and Mary Fassbender, Theda Care Hospice, and Dr. Jack Anderson for their loving care and compassion.