STEWARD — 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.