Joy Jacobson

Joy Jacobson, 88, of Viroqua, died Thursday, January 29, 2015. Joy M. Jacobson, age 88 of Viroqua, died Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1926 to Albert and Elva (Thompson) Skrede and has been a lifelong resident of the Viroqua area. On October 12, 1945 she was united in marriage to Clifford Jacobson. They farmed all their married years near Purdy. She was a member of The Bad Axe Lutheran Church at Purdy. She is survived by three children: Terry (Flo) Jacobson of Loves Park, IL, Dianne (Bruce) McLinn of Clinton, WI, and Monte (Janet) Jacobson of West Salem, WI; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, June Perso of LaCrosse; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on June 10, 1986; seven siblings: Albon, Vaughn, Sherman, Donald, Paul, Elizabeth, and Darlene. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Bad Axe Lutheran Church at Purdy. Pastor Donald Greven will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Friends may also call at the church on Tuesday after 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be directed to the church. Online condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.