Mark T. Jackson (1961-2022)

JACKSON, KNOBBE, SCHAFFER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/5/2021 at 21:57:42

Mark Thomas Jackson, 59, of Asbury, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at the UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

As a precaution due to the current pandemic, a private family Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Church of the Nativity with Father Andy Upah as the Celebrant. We encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Mark’s family.

Mark was born August 23, 1961, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Archie and Alice (Knobbe) Jackson. On May 6, 1989, he married Darlene Marie Schaffer at Church of the Nativity in Dubuque.

Mark graduated from Galena High School. He was a member of Church of the Nativity and Galena Elks Lodge #882.

He co-owned Jackson Brothers Construction with his brother, Paul. When Mark wasn’t working, he enjoyed woodworking, antiques, restoration projects, road trips, but most importantly, enjoying his sister’s chocolate cookies and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Asbury; one son, Joshua Jackson of Bloomington, IN; two twin daughters, Kelsey & Emily Jackson of Dubuque; two brothers, Paul (Judy) Jackson of Galena, IL and Brian (Lisa) Jackson of Middleton, WI; one sister, Lynn Gaber of Galena, IL; three sister-in-laws, Virginia Jackson of Rockford, IL, Cathy Jackson of Orange Park, FL and Susie Jackson of Springfield, IL; many nieces and nephews.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Steve, Dean, Scott and Ross Jackson and one brother-in-law, Terry Gaber.

The family wishes to extend their great appreciation to the nurses at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital and Drs. Warrich, Hermann and White.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital or Church of the Nativity.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements.