Cheryl Jacobs Porter Obituary
We announce the death of Cheryl Jacobs Porter (Winnetka, Illinois), who passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 65. Cheryl will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Christopher Porter; her children, Kevin Porter (Ashley), Megan Persa (Dan), Bryan Porter (Ryan), Austin Porter and Gavin Porter; her grandchildren, Fitzgerald, Theodore Porter, Remy, Griffen, Blair and Grace Persa; her siblings, Jeffery Jacobs, Mary Beth Goss (late Clay) and Christopher Jacobs (Amanda); and her parents, Nancy Witte Jacobs and Harry David Jacobs of Winnetka, Illinois..
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Donnellan Family Funeral Services (10045 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Church (191 Linden St, Winnetka, IL 60093).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Little Sisters of the Poor (https://littlesistersofthepoorchicago.org) 2325 N. Lakewood Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60614.
