March 19, 1926 - February 25, 2024
Elaine Mae (Hackman) Jacox, 97, of Steward, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Stonecroft Village in Mendota. She was born March 19, 1926, in Rochelle, the daughter of Harry and Alta (Woods) Hackman. She married Harold L. Jacox on November 16, 1947.
Elaine farmed with her husband for over fifty years. She also loved to grow asparagus and tomatoes. She was a member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church for 70+ years. She was active with the church turkey supper and Crusaders. She was a member of the Paw Paw Red Hats. She enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and 500. Elaine and Harold wintered in Texas for thirty-five years.
Elaine is survived by four children, Donna (Greg) Politsch of Paw Paw, Pam (Brian) Lowery of Aroma Park, IL, Lloyd (Judy) Jacox of Louisburg, NC, Allan (Deb) Jacox of Steward; six grandchildren, Dwayne Hopkins of Oshkosh WI, Dawn (Joe) Arjes of Paw Paw, Shawn (Jason) Gibson of Covington, IN, Chad (Tammy Martinez) Cox of Kempton, IL, Cody (Kayleigh) Jacox of St. Albans, VT, and Cole Jacox of Steward; four great-grandchildren, Sabrina (AJ) Ireland, Zac Cox, Noah Cox, and Ashton Gibson; and one great-great child, Teagan Ireland.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; two brothers, Erwin Hackman and H. Gale Hackman; two sisters, Shirley Herrman and Bev Hackman; and one grandson, Harold Bend.
Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg St. in Paw Paw.
Funeral services will be at 11 A.M. on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. Contributions in Elaine’s name may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established. Please visit www.tormanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.
Went to school with Lloyd and worked one summer on the farm planting tomatoes. His mom made us lunch and I think lemonade. She was also so nice to us all anytime we went out there. Such a beautiful person. She will be missed.
I will miss my great grandma even if I haven’t been close to her in years. I had some good memories from playing and visiting her on her farm in paw paw as a child. Also would just like to add since the family didn’t she is survived by ” 3 more great grand children and 3 more great great grand children from her grandson Dwayne Hopkins” so wether they want to acknowledge it or not we are family and God knows that
Donna,and family sorry to hear about your Mom may God be with you during this difficult timeComment *
Comment *Rest in Him now Gramma, thank you for always treating me like one of your own.
See you on the other side!!!! 😉
Love you
Comment *Rest in Peace Elaine! You were always so kind, and loving to me all those years ago. Thank you for all the great memories. Now it’s time to rest in the Lord’s house…….
Comment *she was the best mother-in-law I had. I loved her dearly. She’s at peace now which makes me feel happy.
Comment *What a fine lady Elaine was. She always enjoyed the breakfasts we would have with the group. Elaine was so sweet to all. She will be missed. Sending prayers and hugs for the family.