Marjorie "Marge" L. Jacobs, 90, of Freeport died Friday, October 25, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport.
Born February, 9, 1923 in Freeport she was the daughter of Clinton and Dorothy (Reeder) Metz.
On July 3, 1941 she and Howard Jacobs were united in marriage in Kahoka, IA. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1993.
Marge worked for Newell for almost 22 years retiring in 1986, she then worked part-time for RestorX. She was an avid reader and attended Bethany United Church of Christ.
Surviving are her son Dennis (Susan) Jacobs of Gilbert, AZ; daughter Linda Jacobs of Sarasota, FL; granddaughter Tracy Jacobs; one brother Burdett (Nancy Tessendorf) Metz of Freeport; two sisters Jean (Charles) Bamberg and Margaret (Paul) Gitz both of Freeport; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, infant son Timothy, two brothers Clinton Jr., Kenneth and three sisters Madeline, Shirley, and Lois.
Funeral service and visitation will be Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens starting at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. with Reverend William Blomberg officiating.
Burial will be at Chapel Hill.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.