Jane Jacob Rooksby Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Jacob Rooksby of Carmel, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 19, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Jacob and Frances Jacob; her parents-in-law, Mary and Gael Rooksby; and her extended family, Susan Tuck Rooksby, Jon Hancher, John Gentle, Marylou, Larry Conrad, Jane Ann, Bob Mynett, Lonnie and Jo Rooksby.
She is survived by: her husband Robert Trent Rooksby; her children, Heather Allen Hershberger (Steve) of Carmel, Jason Jacob Allen (Heather) of Carmel and Jacob Harrison Rooksby (Kelly) of Spokane, Washington; her grandchildren, Parker Hershberger, Meredith Hershberger, Trent Allen, Mack Allen, Kate Allen and Foster Rooksby; and her sisters, Judith Jacob Hancher of Carmel and Jennifer Jacob Porter of Noblesville.
Jane was passionate about education, and donations may be made in her name to The Orchard School (https://www.orchard.org), 615 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
