MILWAUKEE — School Sister of St. Francis Irene Jacobs (Andrew) died Jan. 6, 2010 at Sacred Heart Convent in Milwaukee, Wis. The daughter of Nicholas and Frances Jacobs, she was born May 28, 1911 in West Allis, Wis. She was received into the School Sisters of St. Francis June 12, 1928 and made first profession of vows Aug. 19, 1930 and final (perpetual) vows Aug. 19, 1936.
Sister Irene is survived by her sister, Sister Mary Basil Jacobs; cousins; nieces and nephews; friends; and the School Sisters of St. Francis.
Sister Irene lived her religious ministry as a teacher, principal and sacristan. In the Diocese of Madison, Sister Irene served as teacher and principal at St. Charles School in Cassville (1950-1956).
A wake and a Funeral Mass was held on Jan. 11, 2010, at St. Joseph Convent in Milwaukee, Wis. Interment was on Jan. 12 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wis.