John Matthew Jacobs Obituary
In loving memory of John Matthew Jacobs of Thompson, Iowa, who departed this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 55. John Matthew leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Matthew Jacobs to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ronald Jacobs and Joann Jacobs (Gjerstad); his brothers, Scott and David; his nephew Tyler Jacobs; his grandparents, James, Minnie Jacobs, Lawrence and Myrtle Gjerstad; his aunt Lois Halvorson (Roger); and his uncle Dr. Paul Gjerstad.
He is survived by: his nieces, Erin Cross (Jared) of Clarion and Emily Anderson (Frank) of Marion; his nephew Andrew Jacobs of Crystal, MN; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Sidney Cross of Sioux City, Brenna O'Donnell (Coltn) of Forest City, Aidan Cross of Clarion, Grace, Owen and Oliver Anderson of Marion. He is also survived by cousins and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson.