Obituaries : Helen M. Jacobus

ATKINS:

     Helen M. Jacobus, 86, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

     A celebration of Helen’s life will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Monday, September 28, 2015 at Salem United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Raetz Cemetery, rural Atkins.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. 

Helen was born October 12, 1928 in Atkins, the daughter of Nicholas and Sylvia (Grimm) Schueler.  On September 18, 1947, she married Frederick W. Jacobus in Benton County.  Helen was a homemaker and was very active in Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Atkins and the Ladies Guild.

     She is survived by her children; Jim (Joellen) Jacobus of Cedar Rapids, Doreen (Bob) Jones of Independence, Ron (Shareen) Jacobus of Shellsburg and Larry Jacobus of Atkins; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and her brother Russell Schueler of Cedar Rapids.

    She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick in 1987, her daughter-in-law Lynn Jacobus, two grandchildren, 6 sisters and 3 brothers.

     The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heritage Nursing and Hospice of Mercy for their wonderful care.

     Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com