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Jerene "Jake" Long Obituary
In Loving Memory
Jerene "Jake" Long
October 3, 1962 - September 8, 2024
VISITATION
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa
SERVICE
Friday, September 13, 2024
2:00 P.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa
CLERGY
Rev. Kolleen Queener
INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa
Jerene Lynn Long, daughter of Warren and Wanda (Hoffert) Long, was born October 3, 1962 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. As a young girl Jerene became known as “Jake” to her family and friends. She received her education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School.
Jake was blessed with a son, Steven and a daughter, Collette. They made their home in Spencer.
Jake was employed as a manufacturing worker in Spencer for several years until her health forced her to quit. She continued living in Spencer where she volunteered at Upper Des Moines Outreach for over 20 years.
Jake loved car races, especially dirt track racing. She attended races in Spencer, Jackson, Britt, Alta, Algona and Fairmont. A highlight was when Jake drove her brother, Kevin’s race car in a Powder Puff race and placed.
Jake loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren, who she often babysat. She enjoyed baking and cooking. She will be remembered by her family and friends for the delicious homemade bread rolls that she made.
Jake’s apartment was destroyed in the Spencer flood so she had been living at her son, Steven’s home. She passed away there on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Wanda Long; a sister, Candyce Thompson; and a niece, Jill Long.
She is survived by her children, Steven Clayton of Spencer, Iowa and Collette (Zach) Lewis of Spencer, Iowa; six grandchildren, Rylynn Stricker, Pierce Clayton, Abby Morales, J.R. Morales, Lexi Lewis and Bella Lewis; brothers, Bryan (Jean) Long of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Kevin (Jennifer) Long of Ringsted, Iowa; brother-in-law, Mark Thompson of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Memories and Condolences
for Jerene "Jake" Long
Renee & Brandon Goff
October 30, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jake was a wonderful, fun and caring person. She always talked about her family and all the friends she had on the racing circuit. She will be sorely missed. RIP dear friend.
MARY Meier
October 19, 2024
So saddened to hear of Jerenes passing. She was my neighbor when we still were youngsters. Have alot of memories of those days. Bryan and Kevin so sorry.
Brandon Goff
October 8, 2024
I am saddened & surprised to learn of Jake’s passing. She was a dear friend,kind person,& just overall a decent human being. It seems like I’ll wake up & this will all have been a dream but that’s not going to happen. Hopefully, she’s having a blast with people she’s missed for years. We love you Jake & you will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Renee Goff
October 6, 2024
So saddened to hear of Jake's passing. She was a dear friend with a very loving & giving heart who will be sorely missed! She definitely left her mark on this world. Love always Renee & Brandon Goff
Maggie Carias
September 16, 2024
Missing you my dear friend! Wish we were able to have that party we talked about. Mom and I miss you very much
Rhonda Essick
September 14, 2024
Collette & family,
I am so sorry to see your mom, grandma & aunt. you all are in my thought and prayers.
Gary & Maria Myers
September 12, 2024
Our deepest sympathy for your family. She was a very sweet lady, we loved talking to her at the races.
JoAnn Coakley
September 12, 2024
Bryan and Kevin, I am sorry for loss.
Brad Pierson
September 11, 2024
Deepest sympathies to the family- Jake was a good person and a great friend.
Name*Marie Cook
September 11, 2024
Jake was a great friend. I loved it when we talked on the phone and caught up on everything. She called me when my husband passed away and it made me feel a lot better. I am going to miss talking to her. Prayers coming for the family,. You are going to be Missed Jake. RIP
Barbara Roundtree
September 11, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss!! Jake was friendly and nice. I am sure she will be missed.
wendy lickteig
September 11, 2024
will miss you jake you were an awesome lady rest in heaven
Brian Hamilton
September 11, 2024
Words cannot express how sadden and shocked to learn Jake passed away. She was my neighbor when I first moved into the apartment building and we became friends. She had too big of a heart and the world is less without her in it. I will miss our conversations and friendship. She will truly be missed.
To her family, eventhough she isn't here anymore her legacy will live on through you and all the people she has touched. Just remember the good times from her.
Beth Blair
September 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about Jake.I worked with her at Chicos.She was a great person.
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