Barbara M Van Jacobs 77 of Arlington Heights was born on April 23, 1941 to the late William and late Mildred (nee Willems) Barrett and passed away November 24, 2018. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Van Jacobs; loving mother of Scott (Nancy) Van Jacobs, Darren (Mary) Van Jacobs, Victoria Van Jacobs and Russell Van Jacobs; devoted grandmother of Amanda, Alexandra, Mitchell, Noah, Michael, Ciara, Imani and Skylar; caring great grandmother of Charlotte and Kennedy; dear sister of William (Jan) Barrett, and the late William (Late Mildred) Barrett; fond aunt of Billy, Katie and Annie. Visitation Wednesday from 9:30am until time of funeral mass 10:30 am at St Colette Catholic Church 3900 Meadow Dr. Rolling Meadows, IL.