LaVerne Harriet (Gullickson) Jacobson
Per LaVerne’s wishes there will be a private memorial service.
LaVerne was born April 05, 1935 in Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin to Edwin and Esther (Peterson) Gullickson. She married Earl Schilling on April 26, 1952. Two children were born to this union. She spent many happy years serving the Charleston patrons as well as her Avon customers. In mid-life she worked in real estate till finding her life’s passion in taking care of others as a CNA until her retirement at age 72. She enjoyed gardening, family get togethers, and dancing to country music.
It’s never too late to fall in love again. LaVerne married Jacob Jacobson on November 7, 2009. They were blessed with 6 happy years together till she was diagnosed with cancer. She was able to remain at home thanks to the loving care of Jake and her daughter till the final days.
LaVerne loved being a mom and grandma. Jake and LaVerne shared a very special bond with great-granddaughter, Caylee and LaVerne’s last wish came true when she met her great-grandson, Luca.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Esther Gullickson; two infant brothers; and infant son, Ronald Earl Schilling.
Survivors:
Husband: Jacob Jacobson of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Rita (Dale) Kolstad of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: Gerald (JoAnn) Gullickson of Oxford, Wisconsin
Brother: Edwin Gullickson Jr. of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tara (Marc) Pernacciaro of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Heather (Brent) Frank of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-grandchild: Caylee Nicole Frank of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-grandchild: Luca Patrick Pernacciaro of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Step-daughter: Kathy (Ken) Bork
Step-daughter: Paula (Terry) Jacobson
Step-son: Jacob (Jodie) Jacobson
12 Step-grandchildren
7 Step-great grandchildren
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Pastor Terri Skildum, Dr. David, Tomah Hospice, and the staff at Serenity House for the wonderful care given LaVerne.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Rita & Family………………….My deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear Mom. May God Bless all of you during this sad & difficult time.
Rita & Family, Years ago, I had some very nice visits with your Mom. Praying for His Comfort & His Peace, to help you in this difficult time. Am so sorry.
Rita
I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother.. Prayers sent your way. May God keep and comfort you now and always.
Wow! So many cherished memories of this vibrant and wonderful woman. As a child, I remember her working with my mom (as a cook) at Charleston Café with LaVerne as a waitress while I sat in a high chair (about 4-5 years old) watching them both work serving other “old timers” in Adams. Then again, she was an astute business woman, selling this Avon “stuff” that we always seemed to get at birthdays and for Christmas. But some may have forgot she was a hair dresser; she styled other customers’ hair. Each week my mom got her hair styled in the style of the big bouffant with LaVerne whipping up a style, but we as kids enjoyed her visits as she always brought us something along with her. Great memories of an iconic woman in the AF community. She certainly will be missed. I pray for God to send his warmth and love around her surviving family.
Rita and family my deepest sympathy sorry to hear about your loss
Rita and family – I send my sincere condolences in the passing of your Mom. She gave your whole family special memories. May they comfort you now and in the future.
Ralph and Alice says
Jake, We are so sorry for your loss, You are in our prayers.
Love Ralph and Alice
My condolences to you Rita. I remember your Mom as being a hard worker and a great Mother. She loved you very much.
Dear Jake, Rita, Jr. and family
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time. I was Blessed to have known LaVerne all these years, worked with her at Home Health and had her as a friend. May God wrap his arms around your family and bring you peace and comfort for as long as you need. LaVerne will be missed and remembered………rest in peace my friend.
To the family you have my sympathy, went to high school with her and we used to see her at dances, may she rest in peace with those that have gone before her, she will be dancing with the angels.
Rita & Family – My Sympathy to you. So Sorry for your loss.
Laverne worked with us at Home Health for several years. She was very good at her job and her patients loved her. She was a wonderful aide and really dependable. I am sorry for the families loss. Joyce DuBois
(former HH Administrator)
Rita and family, our sincere sympathy on your loss. Find comfort in your memories.
Rita and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and paryers. Your mother was a wonderful woman, had a smile on her face when ever I saw her.
We are thinking of you and family.
Rita – I’m so sorry to hear about LaVerne. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about her (and you and our trip to Niagara Falls 45 years ago). She was so much a part of my growing up years, and I’m sorry that she’s gone. I hope all is well with you.
We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Rita sorry for your loss to you and your family carol and I give our condolences
Rita my sincerest condolences to you and your family . My prayers for you during this time . GOD Bless
Sorry to hear of LaVerne passing. Our thoughts are with you Jake and the family
I have enjoyed getting to know Laverne these past few years. She was a wonderful woman. On behalf of the congregation let me express our deepest sympathies.
Pastor Terri Skildum
Sending our condolences to all the families.. sorry we can’t make it up there but want you to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.. We love you very much and miss ya’ll alot. I know in my heart you all with stick together to get through this hard time but that’s how our family is. LaVerne was a very sweet lady. May God Bless you all. WE LOVE YOU UNCLE JAKE AND ALL…
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She visited my home many times while working with home health. She was a very caring person and I loved talking to her.
My condolences to Rita and family for your loss.
Dear Rita, I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Ray and I send our prayers to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. My condolences. I love you Uncle Jake.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Love you Uncle Jake.
So sorry to hear about Laverne. Love you, Uncle Jake.
She was a wonderful lady and an Awsome co worker. She so loved her family.Another angel in heaven.
So sorry. Prayers and thoughts to the entire family
My condolences to your family, I was sorry to hear she had cancer and now she is at peace. She was a wonderful person I am glad I had the opp0rtunity to know her.
Sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose someone you love. Prayers for you and your family.
WHAT A “WONDERFUL”WOMAN,LAVERNE WAS..JAKE YOU WERE ONE FORTUNATE MAN TO FIND HER!! MY PRAYERS TO HER FAMILY!! R.I.P., LAVERNE..YOU DESERVE IT!!
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. RIP
So sorry to hear of your loss your in my thoughts
So sorry for your families loss