Longtime Iowan Larry Jacobsen Dies at 86

Jacobsen's survivors include his children, grandchildren, and siblings across the Midwest and California.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Larry Jacobsen, an 86-year-old resident of Hancock, Iowa, has passed away. Jacobsen's survivors include his children, grandchildren, and siblings in Iowa and California. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13th at 11 AM at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, with visitation on the previous evening.

Why it matters

Jacobsen's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Iowan with deep roots in the Midwest. His large family and network of loved ones across several states reflect the close-knit communities that have historically defined rural Iowa.

The details

According to the obituary, Jacobsen is survived by his children Joy Krohn of Avoca, Iowa and Daniel Jacobsen of Hilton Head, South Carolina, as well as 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. His siblings include Kay Prine of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cheroylene Holder of Spring Valley, California, and Lon Jacobsen of Avoca, Iowa.

  • Funeral services for Larry Jacobsen will be held on Friday, March 13th at 11 AM.
  • Visitation for Jacobsen will be held on Thursday, March 12th from 5 to 7 PM.

The players

Larry Jacobsen

An 86-year-old resident of Hancock, Iowa who has passed away.

Joy Krohn

Jacobsen's daughter who lives in Avoca, Iowa.

Daniel Jacobsen

Jacobsen's son who lives in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Kay Prine

Jacobsen's sister who lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Cheroylene Holder

Jacobsen's sister who lives in Spring Valley, California.

Lon Jacobsen

Jacobsen's brother who lives in Avoca, Iowa.

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The takeaway

Jacobsen's passing reflects the close-knit, multi-generational families that have long defined rural Iowa communities, with his survivors spanning the Midwest and California.