Obituaries
Funeral Services Set for Br. Rice Student Jacob Manning Schmitz
Student passed away Monday from leukemia, was son of retired CPD officers.
Jacob Schmitz, Dec. 17, 1998 to June 13, 2016. With his father, Leo
Chicago, IL, June 14, 2016 -- Jacob Manning Schmitz, a junior at Brother Rice High School, passed away June 13 after a valiant struggle with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.
Jacob was the only son and child of retired CPD Deputy Chief Leo Schmitz, who is now director of the Illinois State Police, and retired CPD Lt. Ellyn Weiss Schmitz.
at Brother Rice, where students raised money to buy bullet-resistant vests for Chicago police officers.
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According to Jacob's mother, Ellyn, her son had been diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, who posted Monday on Facebook:
"Sleep now my baby. Mommy loves you so much. Jacob Manning Schmitz 12/17/98 - 06/13/16"
Several bone marrow drives were also held for Jacob in an effort to find a match during his battle with leukemia. He passed away on Monday. He is remembered by fellow students for his kindness.
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Arrangements are being handled by Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn.
Visitation will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 16. Mass of Christian Burial will be said 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, from Blake-Lamb to St. Christina Church, 111th Street and Christiana Ave., Chicago.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
