Nancy M. Jacobus
Nancy M. (née Cruickshank) Jacobus, age 82, of Western Springs; beloved wife of the late William C. Jacobus; loving mother of Kelley (Paul) Heller & Craig (Dani O’Shea) Jacobus; proud grandmother of Matthew (Michele) Heller, Joshua (Sarah) Heller, Padraig Jacobus, Molly Jacobus, & Liam Jacobus; great-grandmother of Payton Heller, Christopher Heller, & Madison Heller; dear sister of Linda (Donald) Wood; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Nancy grew up in Cicero, Illinois and graduated from Morton High School, then Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. She married Bill February 6, 1960, and they shared 52 years of loving marriage before Bill’s passing in 2012. They raised their family in Riverside, then moved to Western Springs when their children were grown. Nancy spent 41 years of her nursing career at LaGrange Memorial Hospital where she worked in the Intensive Care Unit, and then as a nursing supervisor for many years until her retirement. She loved her nursing career and thought of her coworkers at the hospital as an extended family for whom she cared deeply, even after her retirement. She was an active member of Cicero Bible Church, and served in the nursery, Vacation Bible School, and youth Sunday School during the early years of her marriage. Later, she was an active member of the LaGrange Bible Church where she enjoyed serving in the ministry of the Food Pantry. Her love for Jesus and desire to serve Him by serving others was a cornerstone of her life. Nancy enjoyed travelling, vacationing at the beach, cooking, entertaining, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Visitation Sunday, August 15th at1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service, 3 p.m., at LaGrange Bible Church, 850 7th Ave, LaGrange, IL 60525. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nancy’s name to LaGrange Bible Church are appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Info: (708) 352-6500.
“Jake”was always cheerful and helpful as a nursing supervisor. She was faithful as a nursing alumnae at our retired nurses’ luncheons. Her love for her family was so evident. God bless her and May His light shine upon her.
I am so happy that she is with her Savior! I am sad that we no longer have her here to laugh with. She was an amazing nurse and truly a wonderful friend
Nancy will be missed by her LGBC family!
I always liked “Jake” and frequently thought of her throughout retirement. She was a wonderful supervisor at the hospital and an extraordinary person. God bless her.
A wonderful nursing colleague and neighbor. Her sharp wit and smile will be missed. Inspiration to many of us and condolences to her family.
Jake is such a lovely person with the kindest heart. One of my favorite nurses.
Jake was such a beautiful loving person her heart has so much love in it
she would be missed from all her co-workers here at LaGrange memorial hospital what a beautiful beautiful lady
Wonderful nurse and person ! Always a good day when she was supervisor ! Pleasure to work with . RIP Jake ❤️
I remember many wonderful times with Nancy. She had a great sense of humor. She guided me through many situations during my early nursing career that I have passed onto younger nurses. She will be missed. Big hugs to her family members.
She was the best supervisor any nurse could ask for! It was nice to so many familiar faces from LaGrange Hospital at the funeral!
Prayers of healing for the family…
Everyone at LaGrange Hospital loved and respected Jake. She was an excellent nursing supervisor and a wonderful human being.
“Jake” always had a smile on her face and one of the best nursing supervisors I was privileged to work with. I know her love for her family was strong as was her faith in her Savior . I’m grateful I was privileged to have her in my life. Rest In Peace. 🙏