Gary Dennis and Carla Jean Jacobs, of West Point, Illinois, died on May 9, 2022, in their home.
Gary was born on September 9, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Arthur C. and Hilda May Harms Jacobs. Carla was born on October 25, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Robert C. and Carol E. Lovelace Loos.
Gary and Carla were high school sweethearts and met in Quincy High School. They were married on June 27, 1965, in Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. They were going to celebrate their 57th year anniversary.
Gary worked at the Quincy Herald-Whig and farmed in the Sutter and the West Point area. Carla worked at Motorola and at Methode Electronics. They were both members of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ, and Carla was a member of Home Extension, in Hancock County.
They are both survived by their daughters, Lisa (Jeff) Brunenn of Hamilton, IL, and Angie (Ted) Knorr, of Bowen, IL; four grandchildren, Ryan Brunenn, of Davenport, IA, Lucas (Kaylene) Brunenn, of West Point, IL, Kelsey Knorr, of Columbia, MO, and Jake Knorr, of Bowen, IL.
Gary is also survived by his sisters, Karen (Billy Ray) Donovan, of Denver, CO, and Phyllis (Charles) Meyer, of Worden, IL. Carla is survived by her brother, Richard (Marilyn) Loos, of Quincy.
They are both preceded in death by their parents, and Carla was preceded in death by her brother, Steven Kent Loos.
Graveside Service will be held at Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials may be made to the Hydrocephalus Association. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements
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Kenneth and Barbara Jacobs
May 13, 2022
I (Ken) grew up with Gary. He was my youngest Cousin. We (Phylis, Karen,Gary, and my Brothers Kerry and Jim) played every Sunday at our Grandparents after church. I just Can't Believe he and Carla are gone.
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