John F. Jacobs
John F. Jacobs, age 52, of LaGrange, formerly of Riverdale, IL. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Valente). Loving father of Andrew (Emily), Brendan, Tommy, Mary Grace, Kevin, and Kathleen. Dear brother of the late Charlie (Catherine), Betty (late Dave) Bragg, Carol (Rick) Seiner, the late Joan (Peter) Bentley, Jeanne (Mike) Vail, Rita (Joe) Barker, and Nora (Mike) O’Keefe. John was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Pat. Fond uncle and friend of many.
John was a proud graduate of Mount Carmel ’86.
Visitation 4 to 8pm Monday, March 1st at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Group limit of 50 guests in the chapel at a time. Masks and social distancing required. Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Isaac Jogues, 306 W. 4th St., Hinsdale, IL 60521 for 10am Mass on Tuesday, March 2nd. Group limit of 150 guests at church. No registration required. Interment private.
For further service information: 708-352-6500
Maria, I’m am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please know you and your family are in our
prayers.
With deepest sympathy
We want to express our deepest the sympathy on the loss of of your husband. We are praying for you and your family during this extremely painful time.
We are Lady of mount Carmell watch over you and your family.
Dear Jacobs,
I find myself at a loss in expressing how saddened all of us were to hear of John’s passing. He, as the patriarch of such a loving and amazing family, left a deep impression on the teaching community of St. Cletus. My job, as a teacher, was made so much easier in having you two as supportive, happy, and guiding parents. I was lucky enough to have taught five of your children, one seemingly more remarkable than the other, but grounded in faith, kindness, and love. The children will carry this legacy with them through life, and now rely on each other to strengthen them. Please accept my condolences, but also be assured that John, and all of you, made me not only a better teacher, but a better person. God bless you all.
Mary Jo Murphy
Our prayers are with you
I’m deeply sorry for your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this. My heart goes out to each of you.
Maria,
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our prayers are with you and all of your family!
Love,
Carl, Renée, Joe, Andrew, Maria, and Katharine McIlheran
We are so very sorry for all of the Jacobs family members. Please know we are praying for peace as you go through this. Keeping each of you in our prayers with love.
With deepest condolences,
Wendy & Dan McCarthy and family
Dear Maria and Family,
John was a Christian gentleman. He is now at peace with the mystery we call God.
Be assured of my prayers and thoughts these difficult days – that you also experience
God’s peace.
Br. Jim Keane CFC, Yambio, South Sudan
I was saddened to hear of John’s death as I remember him from Mt. Carmel days. We will include him in the prayers of the 12 o’clock Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Darien. I was his Principal at Mt. Carmel and I know his classmates and friends will have heavy hearts in hearing of his death.
Fr. Robert Carroll, O.Carm.
We are so very sorry for the passing of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The DeGroots
Mary, Talia and Maura
I am saddened to hear about the loss of my Mt. Carmel classmate. May God bring healing and comfort to the family during this most difficult time.
Marc Dobbins
Class of “86
We are so sorry for your loss. Kevin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God be with you.
Maria and Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you during this most difficult time. May you all find the comfort you need. I have not seen or spoken with John in quite some time, but I have nothing but good memories from our school days. May he Rest in Peace.
To the Jacobs Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prays are with you during this difficult time.
Mike Minogue
John and I are so very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy.
John Wyand
Mt Carmel
Class of 86
Rita,
I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and your family. Embrace the memories and love from each other to heal. May he Rest In Peace.
Maria & Family-
We were shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing. May you find strength in God and each other and peace and comfort in the quilt of memories you have created with John.
Jim & Diane Krecek & Family
I only knew John for a brief moment in time as a fellow lawyer at Freeborn and Peters. But John was friendly, kind, and humble. I’m so sorry to hear this news. Blessings and prayers for his family.
Maria and Mary and the Jacob’s Family. We are so saddened by your loss. We pray that you find peace during these difficult times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To John’s Family: Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this precious time. John and I worked at the same place of employment and were neighbors in our open space work environment. We joked about him having my space by the window before I retired. He was one of the most kindest, gentle hearted person I have been fortunate to have known. May God be with you and bless you with strength and comfort.
Maria and family
May you all find peace and comfort in time. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for you all.
God Bless
John was a colleague of mine. I really enjoyed working with him. His humor, project management style and calm demeanor were some of his characteristics I admired most. Also, I enjoyed when he spoke about his family. I could feel the love he had for them. May God’s peace and strength abound with the family at this time.
Dearest Maria and family,
Sending our deepest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God give you the strength to heal during this difficult time. May God’s loving arms ,hugs, powerful presence in your daily life and prayers bring you comfort and. peace.
Love, Jim, Lidia, Greg, Jenny ,and Stephen.
Dear Maria, Andrew and the rest of the Jacobs children,
I am without words at the sad passing of John! You are loved and a beautiful, kind family. Maria, I loved watching you and John raise your wonderful clan and enjoyed a like minded faith in God family to always inspire our community and me personally! That will remain unchanged. You are in my daily rosary intentions and I would be honored in helping in any way, shape or form that you see fit.
Through God’s mercy, may He grant you the strength to carry on through these most challenging days. Andrew, thank you for being such a great big brother. Watching you and your siblings walk home from school all those years warmed my heart. That too, remains unchanged.
With much love, Karen, Timmy, Steve and Tina