Norbert Jacob Obituary

HUNTLEY – Norbert Jacob, 81, of Sun City, Huntley, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Oct. 15, 1927, in Chicago, to Bruno and Antoinette (Keller) Jacob. He married Mary Louise Vincke, his wife of almost 62 years, Nov. 22, 1947, in Chicago.

He attended St. Benedict Grade School and graduated from St. Michael High School in Chicago with the class of 1945. At 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served at Gen. MacArthur's headquarters during the occupation of Tokyo. He attended the University of Illinois and graduated from Loyola University in Chicago with a bachelor's degree in business management. He worked in the insurance field for more than 40 years, the past 15 years as risk manager at Northern Illinois University.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley, the Lions Club of Sun City, the American Legion and Delta Sigma Pi, and he was a fourth-degree knight with the Knights of Columbus St. Mary Council 10666.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; nine children, John Jacob of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Mary Alice (Joseph) Masonick of Elgin, William (Vickii) Jacob of Sycamore, Thomas (Sharon) Jacob of Africa, Rosemary (David Tigue) Jacob of Naperville, Mary Therese (Craig) Adams of Willow Springs, Mo., Margaret Mary (Dennis) Snodgrass of Hesperus, Colo., Mary Frances Jacob of Commerce, Texas, and Christopher (Sharon) Jacob of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Paul, Laura, Rachel, David, Travis, Jordan, Trevor and Tyler; his sister, Helen Vierneisel; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jacob; 16 nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert; and a brother-in-law, Curtis Vierneisel.

The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Huntley/Dundee Road, Huntley. The Rev. Scott Duvall will officiate. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 27034 S. Diagonal Road, Elwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Wycliffe Bible Translators www.wycliffe.com (for Tom and Sharon Jacob's missionary work), or the Lions Club International Fund.

For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111.

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Published by Northwest Herald from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Norbert Jacob

10 Entries

October 9, 2009

Mary Lou.
I'm sorry to hear about Norb's passing, Bob Ostrom just informed me. I am not only your carpet cleaner, but a fellow Lion from Burlington. You can rest assured that Norb's presence and reach will continue on.

George & Cathy Heuvelman...Enviroclean

September 27, 2009

Mary Lou,
You probably don't remember me -- I'm your nephew John Jacob's mother-in-law (Sandie's mom, Pat). John told us last week that his uncle died, and we planned on going to the wake but it completely slipped my mind to get the details. Please accept our belated but sincerest and deepest sympathy on Norbert's passing. Although I didn't know him, there was a strong resemblance to his brother Bob, and I'm guessing he was the same kind of loving, kind and patient person that Bob was.
When John told us of his passing he also mentioned that he had gone to see Norbert the previous two Wednesdays and had a really nice visit and conversation with him each time. John said he was asking Norbert how you and he managed raising 9 kids. The whole concept just seemed to blow his mind, even though he was also from a family of 7. I think the young people today, don't realize all the good things about a large family.
Anyway, our apologies again for having missed the wake, but know that all of you have been and will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you get you through this most difficult first year.
Pat and Ken (Woody) Woodhouse

September 24, 2009

MARY LOU AND FAMILY,
CLARION AND I EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY TO EACH ONE OF YOU ON YOUR LOSS OF A DEAR PERSON. MARY LOU,MANY A GOOD TIMES WERE HAD WHEN YOU WERE LIVING IN SYCAMORE TOGETHER.
OUR SYMPATHY AGAIN,
CLARION AND LOUISE CLAUSEN

kathy plucker

September 24, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bill lofthouse

September 23, 2009

It has been an honor to have known the Jacob family for over 40 years. Mr Jacob had so many great qualities including love of country, family, community and God! May God continue to bless you, comfort you and give you peace during this most difficult time. Love, Bill (Cindy) Lofthouse

Ann Dugan Duesterberg

September 23, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Mary Lou and all the family. We shared some fun times with your family. Your husband and father always had a kind word for me. We hold the good thought for you.

Stella & Sid Sampson

September 23, 2009

Mary Lou - Our sympathy and warmest
thoughts are with you. May God comfort all of you with His everlasting love.

Marianne Barton (Polnow)

September 23, 2009

My childhood memories always include visits to the Jacob family in Sycamore. My siblings and I always had a great time. Mr. Jacob will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you.

John Olszak

September 22, 2009

Mary Lou, I liked him so much he was an honest man,
John Olszak in Florida

Karen Richardson

September 22, 2009

Mary Lou, my heart goes out to you and your family. Norb was a wonderful neighbor always with a wide smile and warm welcome. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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