Obituary of Elizabeth Ilgenfritz

Elizabeth Ilgenfritz, 65, of Montville, passed away unexpectedly in Portland on October 27, 2016. Elizabeth was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 16, 1951, to Richard and Betty (Doyle) Ilgenfritz. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in New York and became a writer and copy editor. She married the love of her life, David Jacobson and the couple eventually settled in Montville. Elizabeth was a prolific reader, great cook and talented gardener. She was published in non-fiction, and was currently writing a Young Adult novel. Elizabeth was a member of The Maine Writer’s and Publisher’s Alliance. But by far, she will be remembered and missed for being a loving sister, aunt, wife, and friend. Her compassion and caring helped to keep her family close, even living far apart. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents. She leaves behind her loving husband David; sisters Jane Hart and husband Tim of Iowa, and Molly McDaniel and husband Mack of North Carolina; brother-in-law Marc Jacobson and wife Martha Colbert of Colorado; nieces and nephews: Casey, Katy, Elizabeth and Jordana, Ben and Hannah; her golden retriever Willie, and numerous friends, all of whom will miss her smile and kind soul immensely. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday November 5, 2016 at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave. Belfast, ME. Memories and condolences may be offered to her family at www.ripostafh.com. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/about-us/donate/.