Jacob W. Schoenbeck

JENSEN FUNERAL HOME, MOMENCE Jacob Wesley Schoenbeck, 13, of Momence, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home. Jacob Wesley Schoenbeck was born on June 4, 2012 to Laura Segert and Michael Schoenbeck in Kankakee, IL. Jacob was baptized and confirmed at Zion UCC church in Dyer, IN. He was an 8th grader at Momence Jr. High as well as a lifelong resident of Momence, IL. He had a great love for animals and showed goats and beef cattle through the Lake County 4-H program at the Lake County Fair for several years. He enjoyed sports, cheering for any team that was playing with no dedication to any one team. He just enjoyed watching with his family or friends. He also loved fishing and driving “his” golf cart around the farm. He is survived by his mother, Laura; siblings, Dustin (Beth) Schoenbeck, Riley (Emily) Waterman, Katie Schoenbeck, Autumn Schoenbeck, Braeden Waterman, Addy Segert and Taylor Gladu. Also mourning Jake’s death are his grandparents, Lloyd & Patti Schoenbeck, Wesley & Jeanette Segert, and Faye Segert & John Schmidt; his Aunt Sarah Kelley and Uncle Mark Segert. He was a proud Uncle Jake to Jolene, Maverick, & Liam. He is also mourned by many other family & friends. Jake is preceded in death by his father, Mike and Uncle Matt Schoenbeck. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 2pm to 7pm at Jensen Funeral Home in Momence. The funeral will be held at Zion UCC church in Dyer, IN on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11 am with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Committal will be held in the church cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family to the attention Riley Waterman. Jake will be remembered for his great smile, an infectious laugh, a huge heart, great hugs, and being a friend to everyone.