Jennifer Scott, age 55, of Gratiot, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Atrium Post-Acute Care of Mineral Point. She was born Dec. 15, 1962 in Lombard, Ill., the daughter of William Seth Calow and Carol Joanne (Jacobsen) Calow. Jennifer attended Glenbard High School for two years before transferring to Warren High School where she graduated in 1981. Jennifer moved to Gratiot where she was the manager of Murf’s Bar in Gratiot. Jennifer was also employed at McDonald’s in Darlington for four years.
Jennifer is survived by her two sons: Jason Scott and Mark (Jackie Gessner) Scott both of Shullsburg; two stepchildren: Gina Leahy and Brad Scott both of Gratiot; four grandchildren: Kaile Scott, Emma Ragotzkie, Taylor Ragotzkie, and Cora Scott; four brothers: Mike (Sharon) Calow of Orlando, Fla., Bill (Janelle) Calow of Rockford, Ill., John (Tammy) Calow of Freeport, Ill., and Dale (DeeDee) Calow of Warren, Ill.; one sister: Laurie (Matt) Busch of Warren, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Tim Calow; and her boyfriend of many years: Bob Hermanson.
Jennifer enjoyed cooking, baking, and singing. Jennifer also loved to hang out with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Jennifer will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A celebration of life for Jennifer will be held at a later date. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer a memorial fund has been established in Jennifer’s name.