Thelma I. Jacob

July 16, 1926 - April 18, 2016

Thelma I. Jacob, 89, of Temperance, MI, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice. She was born July 16, 1926, in Toledo and was the daughter of William and Thelma (St. John) Pieper. Thelma was a member of the Eagles #197, Sylvania Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Thelma worked for National Family Opinion for 40 years, before retiring. She was an avid Michigan football fan and loved watching baseball games. Thelma and her husband traveled extensively, going to Europe, throughout the United States, including Hawaii and staying in Florida for many winters. Thelma was a five time cancer survivor. Throughout all of her treatments she never complained and always maintained a positive attitude. She was a kind, generous, loving and peaceful woman, who was respected, loved and admired by everyone who knew her. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Dick Jacob; children, Richard Henry, Bob (Brenda) Jacob, Beth (Ken) Sofalvi, Kim (Todd) Hukalo, Robyn Schuller, Kip (Kristen) Jacob, John Jacob and Jim (Jolien) Jacob; 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 7 siblings, including her twin sister, Alma. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Henry and 4 siblings. Friends are invited to visit on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads). Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., from the funeral home, with Reverend Al Swartz officiating. Interment will follow in Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ansberg-west.com