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Ingeborg McGovern

August 25, 1947 — October 27, 2018

Ingeborg B. McGovern (nee Jakob), age 71, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on October 27, 2018.

Born in Memmingen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Arno and Wally Jakob (nee Rupp).



Ingeborg was born and raised in the Catholic faith.

She had a strong belief in God.

She was a charming, fun-loving, compassionate and devoted person.



She loved history, culture, international politics, travel, food and drink, 60's music of her youth, especially the Rolling Stones.

She enjoyed walking in nature, outdoor cafes, and cheering for her home country in the Olympics and the World Cup. She also enjoyed visiting Christmas markets, baking and going to the beach, especially Cape May, NJ.

She loved long, intimate conversations with her daughters and friends.

She liked to laugh and appreciated humor.

She studied at the University in Freiburg im Breisgau and worked as a Medical Technologist in Munich and Chicago.

She enjoyed visiting family and friends in Germany and Switzerland.

Ingeborg is survived by her daughters Michelle A. (Tom) Eybye and Karen M. McGovern and her sister, Waltraud (Roland) Graber.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Monday, November 5, 2018 10:00-11:00 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 366 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA (610) 989-9600 and to her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.

Interment Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Valley Forge, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ingeborg's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated.

Funeral Service

Monday, November 5, 2018 11:00 AM
The Donohue Funeral Home - Wayne
366 W. Lancaster Ave Wayne 19087, United States












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