Jessica Lyn Albert, 51, of Avancer Home, Genoa passed away January 23, 2021 at Kiswaukee Hospital, DeKalb.

Family funeral services will be private on January 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Compton with Rev. Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements.

Jessica was born January 28, 1969 in Chicago to Charles Albert and Jean (Ross) Albert.

Jessica was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Her favorite thing to do was spending time with friends and family.  Her cousins and closest friends were her rock and meant everything to her. She would offer anyone a smile and a hug and brought happiness and joy to everyone she met. She was truly a shining light on this Earth.

She is survived by her three brothers, Timothy (Bonnie) Albert of Utica, Scott (Hyoson) Albert of San Antonio, Texas, Russell (Susan) Albert of England; and 7 nieces and nephews Heather, Angelia, Zachary, Kirsten, Cody, Brandy and Noah.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece Rebecca.

Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church.