Therese J. Jacobs

Therese J. Jacobs, 85, of Roscoe, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Pinkowski) Suheski. A graduate of Sts. Peter and Paul High School class of 1955. Married James Farrell on May 14, 1958 in Chicago, he predeceased her January 25, 1996. She married Thomas Jacobs on August 7, 1999 in Rockford. Retired from Sundstrand after several years in 1999. Therese loved sewing, garage sales, jigsaw puzzles, gardening, she also enjoyed music including polka and country western. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her selflessness and love for others.

Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband, Thomas Jacobs; children. Maureen Farrell Wenatchee, WA, Sandy (Tod Fish) Smith; stepchildren, Kathy (Bob) King, Stephanie Jacobs, Chris Jacobs; grandchildren, Brian Smith, Shannon (Joshua) Champlain Monroe Center, IL, Cassandra (Ryan Balch) Smith, Ashley (John) Cetnar Fond Du Lac, WI; great grandchildren, Jasmin, Karina, David Smith, Laira, Eli, Ella Champlain, Ryder Thomas, Raelynn Cetnar; siblings, Gert Moore Chicago, IL, Ray (Helen) Suheski St. John, IN, Sue Kotfas Blanco, TX, Nance (Joe) Conlin Oceanside, CA; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; first husband, James.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, with a visitation from 10:00 AM until time of service. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.