Nancy Jacobek

Age 84 of Morris, passed away peacefully at home in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 9, 1940 in Chicago, Nancy was a daughter of William and Mary Bernice (Sullivan) Madden. She was raised in Chicago, graduating from Saint Patrick Academy in Des Plaines in 1958. On June 22, 1963, Nancy married James "Jake” Jacobek at Saint Monica’s Roman Catholic Church. After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, Nancy dedicated herself to helping others as a helpline counselor and support coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

She was a devout member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Coal City, Illinois. Nancy found great pleasure in photography, active in both the Photographic Society of America and the Chicago Area Camera Club.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Jake Jacobek; three daughters: Theresa (Tony) Kyriazes, Lisa (Greg) Holmes, Julia (Don) Simone; loving Nana to James, Andrew (Arielle), Steven, Raymond (Nikie), Sean, Megan, Taylor, Joel; proud Gigi to ten great-grandchildren; loving sister-in-law of Mary Ellen Madden and Ronald (Darlene) Jacobek, a beloved Aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Michael John (Nicky) Madden, William Madden; a sister in infancy, Mary Ellen, who was six months old.

The family will receive friends at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway, in Coal City on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 195 South Kankakee Street in Coal City, with Father Josh Miller celebrating.

Cremation rites will be accorded following funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made as gifts in Nancy’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneralHomes.com to sign the guestbook, upload photographs and share Nancy’s memorial page online through social media.

Funeral and cremation services have been made under the direction and care of Reeves, Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory. (815-634-2125)