Submitted by: Dan Rich

Justa L. Jacobs

April 21, 1923 - July 14, 2008

South Bend Tribune 7/16/2008

SOUTH BEND - Justa L. Jacobs, 85, of South Bend, passed away Monday morning, July 14, 2008, in Regency Place, South Bend. Justa was born April 21, 1923, in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Russell O. and Theresa (Burkhart) Hawkins. She grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1942. On February 23, 1949, Justa married John D. Jacobs, and for most of their married life they made South Bend their home. Justa was employed for 40 years at Ball Band / Uniroyal in Mishawaka, and during her career she worked her way up to the position of payroll supervisor. She was a member of First Christian Church in Mishawaka. Justa enjoyed reading and is remembered for being a hard worker and for her dedication to family. Justa's surviving family includes her husband of 59 years, John; two sons, John (Karen) Jacobs of Platte City, Missouri, and Frank Jacobs of South Bend; a sister, Merion Smith of Crockett, Texas; and two grandchildren, Katharine and John Jacobs. Justa was preceded in death by two sisters, Emily Hall and Nadine Grundtner; and a brother, Russell Hawkins Jr.

Friends may spend time with Justa's family on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Dr. Gregory Timmons officiating. Cremation will follow with burial at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.