Jackie (El Louise) Jacobs

Jackie (El Louise) Jacobs died Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at her home.

El Louise was born to Victor and Lorraine Holm on Jan. 8, 1942, the second of nine children. She was baptized Feb. 15, 1942, and confirmed March 25, 1956, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City. El Louise changed her name to Jackie around the age of 11-13, and most everyone knew her as Jackie by the age of 15.

Jackie graduated from Charles City High School in 1960. She married Ray De Gues in July 1960. They had four children and were later divorced. Jackie was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up.

She married Alan Jacobs on Aug. 14, 1981, and moved to Ellendale, Minn. Jackie loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed numerous outdoor activities which included camping, raising livestock, gardening and canning. Her happy place was her “Texas” home with Al. Jackie waitressed in different restaurants between Ellendale, Hope and Owatonna, Minn. She was well known for her great customer service and welcoming smile. After “retirement” she cleaned houses.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Alan Jacobs; children, Kelli (Jeff) Ungs of Naples, Fla., Sheri Howieson of Ellendale, Minn., Angie (Stuart) Bolhlman of Owatonna, Minn., Mitch (Pam) Jacobs of Mankato, Minn., Melissa (Ed) Wencl of Ellendale, Minn.; 16 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter (her namesake, Alora El Lousie), and three great-grandsons; siblings, Alan (Karen) Holm, Judy Grimm, Robert Holm, Richard Holm, Donald (Shirley) Holm, and Diane (Tim) Francis.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Lorraine Holm, son, Mitchell De Geus, son-in-law, Duane Howieson, sister, Gloria Crumpton, brothers-in-law, Jim Crumpton and Roger Grimm, brother, Dale Holm, sister-in-law, Barb Holm, and father and mother-in-law, Albert and Marjean Jacobs.

Visitation was Friday, Sept. 8, at Bonnerup Funeral Home in Ellendale. The funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 9, at Zion Luther Church, Ellendale.