Jackie Huybers

Mrs. Jackie Huybers of Port Washington passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls while surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old.
Jacquelyn was born in Duluth, Minn., on May 4, 1948, the daughter of Elmer and Lois “Toots” (nee Doering) Jackson.
She attended local schools and graduated from Marshall High School, Class of 1966.
Shortly afterwards, Jackie moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where she began working as a switchboard operator in Hollywood. She moved to Milwaukee after accepting a position at Marcharnts and later to Port Washington, where she took on the challenging position of dispatcher for the Ozaukee Sheriff Department in 1978, a position she held until she retired in 2008 following 27 years of faithful service.
On April 4, 1975, Jackie was united in marriage with James Huybers at Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend. The couple were blessed with one son, Jamie. James preceded Jackie in death in 2001.
Mrs. Huybers enjoyed volunteer work and a strong Christan lifestyle. She was an active member of St. Simon Episcopal Church in Port Washington and a former member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
As a survivor of an aggressive cancer, Jackie found strength in being a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and frequently did cancer patient transport. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels for more than 20 years, assisted with Red Cross blood drives for many years and was a foster parent for cats through the Humane Society.
In her down time, Jackie was an avid reader and crafter, enjoyed trips to the casino or going on cruises with her friends, watching football or golf on TV and watching movies with her longtime significant other, Mike Hess. Jackie always exuded energy and fun wherever she went.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son Jaime Huybers of Fond du Lac, significant other Michael Hess of Port Washington and sister-in-law Mary Jackson of Duluth, Minn.
Jackie is further survived by five nieces and nephews, Stacy Eibs, Sara (Jeff) Robinson, David (Angie) Kultgen, Emily Jackson (special friend Brandon Downs) and Michael Jackson (fiancee Madison Archer); five great-nieces and nephews, JJ, Andy, Jack, Georgia, and Mairead; daughters-of-the-heart Anna and Julie Hess; and honorary grandchildren Daniel Wollenzein and Odin Hameister.
Jackie was preceded in death by husband James Huybers, parents Elmer and Toots Jackson, sister Sue (the late Richard) Kultgen, brother Mick Jackson, nieces Trisha Jackson and Andrea Benson and honorary grandson Jameson Hess.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at St. Simon Episcopal Church, 3448 Green Bay Rd., Port Washington. Father Julian Hills will preside over the service. The family will receive guests at the church on Thursday, Jan, 16, from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m.
No flowers, please! If desired, memorials are strongly suggested to the Wisconsin Humane Society in Jackie’s name.
The family would like to thank nurse Bre and the entire staff of the IPU at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Jackie, Mike, Jamie and Jackie’s family and friends.
Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
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