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Jo-Ann Jacobs Obituary
Jo-Ann Jacobs
Feb. 8, 1933 - July 17, 2021
DECATUR - Jo-Ann
Jacobs, 88, of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Jo-Ann was born February 8, 1933 the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Moutray.
Jo-Ann is survived by her husband, Carroll "Bud" Jacobs; daughters: Karen (Ed) Root and Cheryl (Joe) Fechter; brother, William (June) Moutray; uncle, Glen "Shorty" Brady; grandchildren, Amy (Josh) Smith, Jennifer (Scott) Jordan and Kelly Root; great-grandchildren: Alexis, Haley, Dalton, Braeden, Oliver and Piper as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Jo-Ann was preceded in death by her parents and son, Mark Stine-Jacobs.
Visitation for Jo-Ann will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Funeral Services will also be held at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 Oakland Ave Decatur, Il 62526 on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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Melanie Long
July 20, 2021
Karen And Bill, so sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. Even after a good long life, it´s hard to say good bye
Melanie Long
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