Judy L. Jacobson

Judy L. Jacobson, age 82, of New Bedford, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Judy was born on June 30, 1942 in Princeton, IL, the daughter of LeRoy and Virginia (May) Snodgrass. Judy was a member of the New Bedford Christian Church for 67 years (1957-2024). She held many positions over the years including deacon, deaconess, trustee, vice chairman, and youth leader. She was also part of the CWF (Christian women’s fellowship). Judy organized and served countless meals from the fellowship hall kitchen. She was married to David at the church on June 30th, 1960 (also her 18th birthday). 

Judy’s postal career spanned 35 years. She began as postal clerk at New Bedford in 1972 and she became postmaster there in 1974. She then moved her career to Tampico as postmaster in 1976, where she stayed until she retired in 2007. She was awarded the Illinois postmaster of the year award in 1996. She was involved in the Ronald Reagan celebration with special postal cancellations including a stamp she designed. Judy along with her husband David volunteered for several years as tour guides in the Reagan birthplace museum. 

She was an involved grandma who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending all of their activities.  Judy was an avid Cubs fan and loved trips to Vegas.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, David Jacobson of New Bedford; three children, Lori (Marty) Roush of Manlius, Joni (Steve) Morman of Peoria, and Michael (Lori) Jacobson of Wyanet; three sisters, Rosalie (Jim) Hobbs of Princeton, Carol Fisher of Princeton, and Patti (Jim) Sadnick of La Moille; six grandchildren, Jeremy Roush, Aaron (Cassie) Roush, Zach (Whitney) Jacobson, Jessica (Jeff) Fishel, Jamie Jacobson, and Gabe (Shannon) Funk; ten great grandchildren, Sophie, Mya, T.J., Lillie, Easton, Camreigh, Ava, Titus, Harleigh, and Jalen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the New Bedford Christian Church.  A memorial service will be on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the church with Pastor Troy Campbell officiating.

A memorial has been established to the New Bedford Christian Church.

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