Lillian Lavern Jacobs' Obituary
Lillian Goble Jacobs, age 95 of Westfield, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 11:05 p.m. at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Westfield, Illinois with Rev. Charles Shelquist officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral at the church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Westfield, Illinois. Lillian was born in Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois on November 15, 1912, to L.G. and Ella Weber Goble. She married Raymond Jacobs on January 25, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was preceded by her parents, husband, two brothers, LeRoy Goble and Clayton Goble and one sister Wilma Ferry. She is survived by Brother-in-law Robert Jacobs and wife Joyce of Westfield, IL and many nieces and nephews. Lillian taught school for 46 years and owned the Westfield Diner since 1966. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the former Westfield American Legion Auxiliary. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www. markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home in Casey and Westfield is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Westfield United Methodist Church in Westfield, IL , Service Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:30 PM Westfield United Methodist Church in Westfield, IL ,
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