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Jacqueline Krassow Obituary

Jacqueline "Jackie" Krassow

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Krassow, 78, of Portage, died at 11:33 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green. She was born June 12, 1947, in Findlay, to the late Louis and Bessie Marie (Ickes) Greeno. She married Merle "Mike" Krassow, September 7, 1969, and he preceded her in death August 14, 2008.

Jackie is survived by her daughters, Amy Krassow of Napoleon and Sue Ellen "Elie" Krassow of Portage; stepson, Dan Krassow of Weston; stepdaughters, Cheryl Rankin of Mermill and Shelly Criner of Grand Rapids; brother, Kevin Greeno of Glenville, Georgia; sisters: Roberta "Bobbi" Johnson of Findlay and Diana Snyder of Fostoria; granddaughter, Logan Espinoza; stepgrandchildren, Keith Peery, Jaime Krassow, Craig Myers, and Samm Walls; and several beloved, great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a stepgranddaughter, Cassie Peery; stepgrandson, Josh Krassow; and brother, Bill Greeno.

Jackie retired from Bowling Green State University and was a longtime member of the Portage United Methodist Church. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, country music, quilting, attending crafts shows, soap operas, and doing sudoku puzzles.

Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, where visitation will be from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. prior to service. Burial will be at Wood County Memory Gardens, Bowling Green.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Portage Christ United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.

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

Published by The Courier on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Sandra Moser

February 23, 2026

Amy, I am so sorry your mother has passed. You 4 girls were quite a team.
Love to you,
Sandy Moser

Judy Noel

February 21, 2026

Jackie will be so missed by her family and friends. Remembering the childhood we shared brings back joy to one´s mind. Blessing dear Jackie heaven awaits your strength.

Karla and Norm Carney

February 19, 2026

Ellie-so very sorry for your loss. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Vicky Allen

February 19, 2026

Elie, so sorry to hear about your Mother. Jackie was a very special lady. I remember her helping with all the steak dinners at church. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Vicky Allen

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