Irene Jacobson, 90, of Hettinger, ND passed away at the Western Horizon's Care Center in Hettinger, ND on October 11, 2023.

Funeral services for Irene will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Hettinger Lutheran Church in Hettinger, ND.  Rev. Selva Periannan will officiate with burial to follow in the Hettinger Cemetery

Caroline Irene Molbert was born June 1, 1933 on the family farm north of Bucyrus, ND, to Martin and Karen Molbert.  Irene rode her horse, Polly, to grade school.  Irene went to high school in Bucyrus, graduating valedictorian.

Irene met Don Carroll and they were married in August of 1950.  Of that marriage, they had 4 children: Timothy (Karen) of Alabama, Donita (Brian) of Kansas, Keith of Hettinger and Gregory (deceased).  Donald Carroll passed away on May 18, 1975.

On July 18, 1986, Irene married Gene Jacobson and they lived in Hettinger in her childhood home, which was moved from the farm to town.

When Irene married Gene, she retired from her job of 30 years at Super Value grocery store in Hettinger.

Irene took up painting and painted many beautiful pictures for her family and friends.  Irene had a special love of her many pets.  Her love of her family, friends, and pets was unmeasured.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother, her husband Gene, her son, Gregory, and one grandson, Matthew.

She is survived by her children Tim, Donita, and Keith, and 7 grandchildren Donny, Rebecca, Kristi, Kory, Kyle, Ryan, and Amanda, and 11 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Irene (Mom) will be deeply missed and was loved by all.