Jacob Martin Huls, 19, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. 

 

Jacob was born February 19, 2000, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Lloyd A. “Tony” and Sheila L. (Brinkschroeder) Huls.  He was a member of Illini West High School class of 2018, in Carthage. Jacob was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, in Carthage. 

 

Jacob is survived by his parents; his sister, Megan, and brother, Owen, at home; grandparents, Lloyd and Colleen Huls of Carthage, and Vince and Marilyn (Steffensmeier) Brinkschroeder, of Ft. Madison, IA; great grandmothers, Norma Fink of Carthage, and Rita Steffensmeier of Ft. Madison, IA; aunts and uncles, Angela (Donald) Newman of Carthage, Bridget (Tim ) Williams of Loami, IL, Nathan (Nancy) Huls of Carthage, Sidney (Kristin) Huls of Carthage, Abraham (Crystal) Huls of Carthage, Eric (Holly) Brinkschroeder of Mattoon, IL, and Michael (Heather) Brinkschroeder of Davenport, IA; and numerous cousins. 

 

He is preceded in death by several great grandparents, and his special dog, Tucker. 

 

Jacob enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed helping his father, uncles, and neighbors farm. His lifelong dream was to one day own and operate his own farm. He was currently working on obtaining his CDL. Jacob was known as a hard worker, spending time with cousins, and hanging out with friends. His pride and joy was his 2006 Chevy truck, which he was currently restoring with his father, as well as his recently completed deer blind. 

Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, December 28th, 2019 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Carthage, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019, from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family of Jacob Huls.