Kay Ann Jacobs

1950 - 2025

Kay Ann Jacobs
Born: August 13, 1950 in Moline, Illinois
Died: September 22, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois
Kay Ann Jacobs, 75, of Erie, Illinois, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Silvis Care Center, Silvis, IL. Services were held at 1:30 pm Friday, September 26, 2025, at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Visitation was from 4-8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Erie Fire and Ambulance or the Silvis Care Center.
Kay was born August 13, 1950, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Delores (Ponce) Collis. She graduated from United Township High School in May of 1969 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart Danny Jacobs shortly after on September 13, 1969, in East Moline, IL. They spent 31 wonderful years together before his passing on November 28, 2000. Kay worked various jobs including Volckman's, Servalite, and DSI.
Kay enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. She served as Scout Master for the local Boy Scout troop for 13 years as her boys were growing up. Kay was an Elvis enthusiast, loved listening to his music and collecting his memorabilia. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was her grandchildren's #1 cheerleader and loved attending all the various sporting events and activities they were in.
Kay is survived by her sons, Shane (Penny) Jacobs, Morrison, IL, Darren (Angela) Jacobs, Erie, IL, Travis (Kristi) Jacobs, Cordova, IL, Troy (Jill) Jacobs, Erie, IL; siblings, Judith Cook, FL, Kenny (Debbie) Collis, Jr, Erie, IL, Sue Ann (Kenny) Ohrberg, Colona, IL, Michael (Jan) Collis, Rapids City, IL; 7 grandchildren, Shawn (Taylor) Jacobs, Laykin Mlekush, Tristin, Thad, Tharren, Taytum, and Ashley Davis; and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a great granddaughter, Addilynn Dawn Jacobs. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com.