Troy Dean Jacobson

Patrolman Troy Dean Jacobson, 38, of Kankakee, was born April 22, 1982 (a week late) and passed on December 10, 2020. For the first time ever, Troy was early. Troy was an alumni of Sheldon High School and SWIC Police Academy. Troy was a competitor in any sport he could find. He loved trying new things, eating whatever anyone else said was gross, and doing anything someone said he couldn’t. Troy was caring, always kind, compassionate, and had a strong moral compass. All of these traits made him a spectacular police officer. Troy was devoted to the community and wanted everyone to feel safe, cared for, and seen. But, Troy's pride and joy were in being a husband and father, which he excelled at daily. Surviving are his wife, Melany Jacobson and children Keagan, Nole, and Rowan of Kankakee; his mother Tjodie Ann Jacobson of Ashkum; one brother, John (Deb) Wright of Kentwood, Michigan and nephews AJ, Joshua, Isaiah Wright; his aunts and uncles, Uncle Alan (Milagros) Borst, Aunt Becky (George) Dillaha, and Aunt Julie (Ronnie) Lynn; and his cousins, Ronnie Murgach, Michael Borst, Kathy Dillaha, Christopher Dillaha, Lynn Corbin, and Jill Tarro. Troy was preceded in death by his, father James Edward Jacobson; an Aunt Mary Jo Murgach; his grandparents Dean and Helen "Jo" Borst, Charles A. and Elizabeth Jean Jacobson. Visitation will be held from 2pm to 7pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Jensen Funeral Home, at our new location, 3639 E. State Rt. 17 Kankakee, IL 60901. The family asks that children not be present for the visitation. Fellow police officers will come to pay their respects at 4pm for a walk through. A private service will be held. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.