Arlene Grace Jacobs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arlene G. Jacobs, age 66, of Rochelle, and formerly of Amboy, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Rochelle Gardens. She was born January 3, 1953, in Amboy, the daughter of Leo and Wandalee (Myers) Bonnell. She was a graduate of Franklin Center High School, where she won the Betty Crocker award and was voted FFA Sweetheart her senior year. Arlene was a CNA for many years working at Mapleside Manor in Amboy, Franklin Grove Health Center, and Mendota Lutheran Home. She loved to sing, and spend time with her children, grandchildren and animals. Arlene married Arthur Jacobs Jr. in Amboy May 22, 1980. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Lowell Bonnell. Survivors include her 6 children Bill (Samantha) Foster of Milton, WI, Tracy (John) Daniels of Hermitage, PA, Chuck (Stacie) Williar of Sycamore, Michelle Osborn of Fulton, Stephanie (Donnie) Sommers of Kingman, AZ, and Aaron (Melanie) Jacobs of DeKalb; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 brothers Howard (Elaine) Bonnell of Benton, KY, Les (Karen) Bonnell of Steward, and Alvin (Sherry) Bonnell of Jefferson, WI. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 1:00 PM in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy with Karen Bonnell, officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Arlene Grace Jacobs

January 3, 1953 - May 7, 2019