Beth Ann (Keleher) Jacobsen 66, of Sioux City, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Siouxland Center for Active Generations, 313 Cook Street.

Beth was born November 25, 1959 in Sioux City, Iowa and has been a lifelong resident on the Westside of Sioux City. Beth was born to Judy (Cobb) Keleher and Wilbur Keleher. Beth was the most lovable person you would ever meet and touched everyone she came across. She had a smile that lit up the room. Beth loved her family more than anything. When she wasn’t with family, she liked to play Keno.

Beth was survived by the love of her life, John Stephens; children, Chris (Heather) Keleher and Fred Jacobsen; stepchildren, Amy Stephens, Andrea (Jason) Shock and Arial Stephens-Bratcher; grandchildren, Austin, Isaac, Carter, Kaden, Jensen, Adilei, and Layla; brothers and sisters, Ted, Kelly (Rusty), Karen (Stan), Willie (Kelly), Shawn, Cindy (John) and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Chris Jr; grandmothers, Beth and Mable; grandfathers, Bud and Ted; brother, Rusty; granddaughter, Kyrie; sisters-in-law, Alicia and Mindy; great niece, Aubree; great nephew, Julian; nephew, Steve; and many loved family members and special friends.