Stephen Charles Jacobs, age 65, of Hastings, died at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, September 5, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born April 8, 1948 in Hastings, at Pennock Hospital, to Melvin and Alice (Lyarker) Jacobs. He attended St. Rose Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. He attended Ferris College and studied printing.
Stephen worked all of his life for the company his parents founded, J-Ad Graphics, Inc., publisher of the Reminder. He was currently secretary and treasurer.
He had a passion for sports, especially Michigan State, and also enjoyed going to casinos. He was a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed taking day trips and going to dinner. He was an avid supporter of events in his hometown.
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Norine (Wydra) Jacobs and niece, Jill Jacobs; father and mother-in-law, Charlie and Thelma Geiger.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Geiger); sister, Joyce (Jim) Ryan; brothers, John and Fred (Patti) Jacobs; aunts, Rose (Jacobs) Gorham and Margene (Kussmaul) Guenther; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial Mass:
Saturday, September 21, 2013 @ 11:00 am
St Rose of Lima Church
Rev. Fr. Philip, celebrant
Luncheon will follow the Mass