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Laverne Mae Jacobs

  • December 27, 1941 - July 10, 2009
  • Eldorado, Illinois
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“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I work with Jeff and I know how much he loved his mother. She will be missed. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Rose Boudreau - Vandalia, IL

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I work with Jeff and I know how much he loved his mother. She will be missed. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Rose Boudreau - Vandalia, IL

“Shoko and I want to offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Losing a family member is never easy. You are all in our hearts and...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Eric and Shoko Gray - Okinawa

“Dear Jacobs Family. I am sorry to hear of the loss of LaVerne. I always liked your Mom so much. My parents thought alot of LaVerne and Chuck. Take...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Donna Sheraden - Effingham, SC

“Jeff and family,Sorry to hear of your loss. May good memories stay with you and comfort you. ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Liz Ferrell - Stafford, VA

“Dear Jeff and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.We are sorry for your loss.Sincerely;Michael,...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Michael J Marshall III - Buford, GA

“My condolences to the family for the great loss of a cornerstone to the family. It will always be hard to remember the loss but there are better...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Chuck Payne - Quantico, VA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.The many Memories allow us to always remember her at the best times of her life. Many fun Family reuions...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Bukowski Family - OakForest, IL


Mrs. Laverne Mae Jacobs, 67, of Eldorado, passed away at 1:13 PM, Friday, July 10th, 2009 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion.She was the wife of Charles "Chuck" Jacobs who survives.Laverne was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Galecki) Toppa.She was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Eldorado.In her early years she worked as a service manager for Jewel Food Stores in Chicago, and later at the Food Park in Fairfield where she became the bakery manager. As she closed that chapter of her life a new one opened and she assisted her husband Chuck as a stenographer and record keeper in his occupation as a Physical Therapist.In addition to her husband Laverne is survived by two daughters, Kathlyn Mary (Barton) DeJarnatt of Fairfield.Natalie Ann Jacobs of Mt. Carmel.a son, Jeffery Scott (Kazumi) Jacobs of Suwanee, GA. She is also survived by Four Grandchildren Jenifer Jacobs, Justin Jacobs, Jacob DeJarnatt, and Josie DeJarnatt, two sisters, Loraine (Walter) Dobrolinsky of Huntley, IL., Delores (Ronald) McKay of Oak Forest, IL . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Marys Catholic Church in Eldorado 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 18th, with Fr. Ignatius Okonkwo officiating. Burial will follow at Golden Cemetery in Flora.Friends may call Friday 5-7 pm at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.

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