George Francis Jacob Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Francis Jacob (Peoria, Illinois), who passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George Francis Jacob to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Walter "Budd" Jacob; and his brothers, Walter and Paul Jacob. He is survived by: his mother Margaret Jacob; his children, George, Walter "Jake", Katherine, Thomas and Bennett; his wife Jeannine Couri; and his sister Meg Jacob. He is also survived by many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning for the George Jacob Literacy Scholarship or Easter Seals.
