Gladys H. Jacobs, 95, of De Pere passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 24, 2009. Gladys was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She is survived by her sister, Rachael Meeuwsen. Gladys is also survived by her children: Richard and Bonnie Jacobs, Mary and Bill Skiles, Kurt and Terry Jacobs, Peter and Brenda Jacobs, Jean and Paul Linzmeyer, Katherine and Brett Everson, and Dorothy Fisher. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: John, Barb, Sue, Beth, Jane, Tom , Mark , Sherry , Jill , Chris, Amy, Mary , Julie, MaryBeth, Michael, Karyn, David , Jennifer , Kristina, Andrea, Philip, Brooke, Scott , Heather, John, Leah , and Christopher. Gladys is also survived by 37 great-grandchildren: John, Joseph, Paul, Patrick, Alysia, Kristie, Tyler, Devon, Cole, Miquela, Alexis, Jack, Charlie, Dominic, Evan, Sophia, Sam, Garrison, Wade, Sawyer, Mallory, Daniel, Robert, Andrew, Evan, Jacob, Michael, Shaun, Sofia, Bailey, Connor, Chloe, Kurt, Kale, Mason, Zane, Evelyn; and great-great granddaughter Juliana. Gladys was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Henry Jacobs, her eldest son John Jacobs, her daughter Mary Ann Jacobs, her grandson Joseph Jacobs, her parents (Jacob and Anna Hockers), her stepmother (Mary Hockers), and her siblings (Harold Hockers, Ray Hockers, Clarence Hockers, Erma Heimerl, Elsie Robertson, Viola Baeten, Blanche Nighorn, and James Hockers). Gladys was a lifelong member of the St. Boniface/Our Lady of Lourdes church community, where she was involved in many charitable activities. One of her most notable church contributions was her time served as the president of the Christian Mothers Society, of which she was a longtime and active member. In addition to her church involvement, Gladys always had a great desire to help and serve others through a variety of community organizations. She volunteered at both the Red Cross and Bellin Hospital for many years, assisting with activities for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Gladys also spent her summers teaching and mentoring migrant workers in Northeastern Wisconsin, and helped many immigrants and St. Norbert College students by taking them into her home. Gladys was an active participant in the lives of her family, leading many of her children's activities such as 4-H and Girl Scout groups. She also served as treasurer of the Parents Club at St. Joseph Academy. Gladys was always a great supporter of her husband's many business and community involvements. She worked alongside and helped him as he actively contributed to local organizations. Throughout her generous life, the greatest gift that Gladys gave to her family and all who knew her was the example she set. She never lost sight of what was really important in life her family, her faith, and her friends. Gladys' unfailing optimism and loving attitude was obvious in her daily life, and continues to inspire each of us every day. Her presence will be greatly missed. Friends may call at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere from 3 7pm Friday. Visitation will continue after 9am Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family corner of Lourdes Ave. and Suburban Dr. in De Pere until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10am with Fr. Conrad Kratz O.Praem celebrating the mass and Fr. Tim Shillcox O.Praem concelebrating. In Lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. We would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Reniassance Assisted Living community. Their kindness and dedication over the last 4 years contributed so much to Gladys' happiness and independence. Also, we wish to say a special thank you to the staff of Unity Hospice for their love, care and guidance during this very trying time. Although their involvement was brief, their contribution to all of our lives was profound.