Veronica "Dot" Louise Jacobsen

Veronica "Dot" Louise Jacobsen, of McCook died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Bryan LGH East at Lincoln. She was 68 years old.

She was born on December 29, 1938, in St. Libory, to William F. and Kathryn (Zauha) Placke. She grew up in St. Libory graduating from the eighth grade Parochial School and then graduating in 1956 from St. Paul High School.

On June 1, 1961, she married Lawrence Jacobsen in Shelton. They lived on the family farm in St. Paul, then in Hastings, and finally moving to McCook where Lawrence worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and Dot babysat in their home for years.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook and Altar Society holding many offices. She was a member of the United Transportation Union Easter Lilly Lodge; a 25-year member of Better Halves Extension Club; she helped start McCook Recyclers; she was involved in the Boy and Girl Scouts for numerous years and volunteered at St. Patrick's School for many years.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband 1987; one brother, William A. Placke; and one sister, Virginia Placke.

Survivors include her son, Steve Jacobsen of McCook; two daughters, Peggy Daniels and husband, Byron, of Trenton and Nancy Broadfoot and husband, Greg, of McCook; grandchildren, Benton, Cody and Michaela Daniels; Megan and Jacob Forbes; Andrew, Alex and Libby Broadfoot; sister, Marilyn Retzlaff and husband, Bill, of Palmer; two brothers, Norbert Placke and wife, Ramona, of St. Libory and Donald Placke and wife, Jan, of Central City; sister-in-law, Marilyn Placke of St. Libory; numerous family members and a host of friends.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Rosary was Friday, March 16, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Gary Brethour and Father Val Bartek officiating. Graveside services were on Monday, March 19, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at St. Libory Cemetery with Father Larry Colter.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.