Dorothy passed away peacefully at home in Chicago. She was preceded in death by Robert Jacob, her loving husband of 58 years. Dorothy is survived by six of her seven children: Mark Jacob (late) (Marian), Catherine Fournier, Robert M. Jacob (Kathryn), Deborah Feddeler (late John), Susan Murphy (Steve), Mary Moran (Joseph), and John Jacob (Sandie). Dorothy proudly amassed an impressive number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mark: Julie (Mark) Weissmann, Brandon and Justin; Donna (Jeff) Beckert, Jeffery and Joshua; Catherine: Jacqueline Fournier (Patrick Perez); Robert: James (Margaret) Jacob, Aiden; Kimberly (Kenneth) Adkins, Katelyn and Bryce; Deborah: Jennifer (Joseph) Hughes, Declan and Gunnar; Susan: Jake (Martina) Galleryn, Lucas and Penelope; Robert Schmidt, Mark Schmidt, Steve (Leigha) Murphy Jr., Jax; Madison (Justin) Wean, Kaden Brown; Shelby (Andrew) Murphy; Mary: Matthew Moran; John: Jordan Jacob, Nadia Jacob, Luke Jacob.

Dorothy was a pillar of Saint Benedict Parish for many years. She and her late husband, Robert, a parish deacon, led an active church life. Dorothy sang in the parish choir for many years, worked in the parish rectory and led activities such as pre-Cana marriage preparation and even carnival management. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, knitting and most of all, doting over her many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Grein Funeral Directors 2114 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 followed by 11:00 A.M. funeral mass at Saint Benedict Church 2215 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 followed by burial at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the School Sisters of St. Francis, St. Benedict Parish or your favorite charity. https://www.schoolsistersosf.org/donate-online