Ethel M. Jacobson

Ethel M. Jacobson, age 71, of New Prague, died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague.  Ethel was born January 8, 1942 in Lonsdale, Minnesota to William J. & Mary F. (Sticha) Skluzacek.  She attended St. Wenceslaus School, New Prague High School, and the University of Minnesota. She married Theodore L. “Butch” Jacobson on January 16, 1971 in New Prague and worked as a computer programmer for over 40 years with Catholic Workmen, Professional Processing, Comserve, and Control Data.  Ethel was an active member of the New Prague Historical Society, the Scott County Historical Society, a Le Sueur County Home Extension group, bowling leagues, Catholic Workmen (officer), St. Wenceslaus lector and Parish Council, and a 4-H leader for her children.  She enjoyed gardening and served on 2 bowling leagues and subbed on a number of others.  She was a tireless genealogist and volunteered for the Scott County Historical Society at the Stans Museum in Shakopee.

Ethel is survived by children, Michelle Jacobson of Minneapolis, Stephanie (& Tammy) Jacobson-Landon of Northampton, Mass., Ted (& Tina) Jacobson of New Prague; brother, Elgin (& Patricia) Skluzacek of Kandiyohi, MN.; granddaughters, Claire & Nora Jacobson.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Butch in 1976 and her parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, August 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Church with Fr. Kevin Clinton officiating.  Visitation will occur Thursday from 4 –  8 PM and Friday from 7:30 – 9:30 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home.  Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.  Lunch will follow at the Legion Clubroom in New Prague.