Douglas M. Jakse Obituary

We bid farewell to Douglas M. Jakse of Oglesby, Illinois, born in La Salle, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 31, 2024 at the age of 69. Douglas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Douglas M. Jakse to pay them a last tribute.

As Douglas departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Douglas may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Douglas leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Jakse and Janice Jakse (Pohl); and his brother-in-law Neil Tipton. He is survived by: his wife Dixie Morahn of Oglesby; his children, Eric Staton of Pontiac, Justin Jakse (Tracy) of Conifer, CO, Landon Jakse (Angela) of Missouri City, TX and Danielle Staton of Ottawa; his grandchildren, Brooklynn Staton and Ryker Jakse; and his sister Leesa Tipton of Peru.