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Jacquelyn Borgen Obituary

Jacquelyn C. "Jackie" Borgen

Jacquelyn C. "Jackie" Borgen, 89, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, April 11, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born December 3, 1935, in Akron to Arthur and Evelyn (Green) Vance. She married William "Bill" Borgen on October 07, 1955.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Borgen; sons, Robert (Cindy) Borgen and James (Leigh Ann) Borgen; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Borgen; sisters, Judy (Darrell) Rogerson and Sharon Ward; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Thomas Borgen.

Jackie graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked for over 20 years in the child support division of Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services. She was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday school, worked in the church office, and was a member of Keenagers and Trinity Twosomes.

Jackie spent 69 years with the love of her life, Bill. Always together, they enjoyed square dancing with T-Squares and traveling across the United States and Canada, including visits to friends and family and bus trips with Allen Eiry Senior Center. Jackie also enjoyed baking and sharing laughs and stories with her friends and family.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Trinity United Church of Christ, Tiffin, with the Rev. Karsten Snitker officiating. Interment will be at a later date, in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

Friends may visit with family from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or a charity of the donor's choice.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting family with arrangements.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on May 12, 2025.

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Marie Drown-Johnson

May 12, 2025

James and Leigh Ann, may you continue to find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories of your mother - mother in law. Keep Jacquelyn's love alive through all those memories.

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Trinity United Church of Christ

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Memorial service

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Trinity United Church of Christ

Tiffin, OH

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