Richard Jones
Richard Michael Jones, 68, of Red Bud, IL, born July 19, 1944, in Champaign, IL, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at his residence.
Rick was a retired custodian for Belleville School District 118. A graduate of St. Bede Academy in LaSalle, IL, he served his country as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Jones was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL, and a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid gardener who had planted over 1,100 different trees on his property.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Smith Jones and Mary Louise, nee Robeck, Jones; and two brothers, Larry Jones and Steve Jones.
Surviving are his wife of 14 years, Lynn D., nee Schanherr, Jones, whom he married February 14, 1998;
four daughters, Tammy Jones (Keith) Meyer of Cedar Rapids, IA,
Lisa Jones (Kurt) Nurnberger of New Haven, MO,
Julie Smith (Michael) Tiro of East Bridgewater, MA,
and Jodi Smith (Rick) Schroeder of Daphne, AL;
14 grandchildren, Meredith and Mallory Meyer,
Tanner, Tori, and Carter Schroeder,
Kayla, Halee, Cassidy, and Lena Nurnberger,
and Nathan, Candace, Morgan, Ashlyn, and Adam Tiro;
two brothers and a sister, Joseph (Patty) Jones,
Suzi Jones (Daryl) Felts,
and Gregory Jones;
two sisters-in-law, Pat Jones and Rita Uhl; a brother-in-law, Robert Meehling;
nieces and nephews; many cousins; and many, many close friends who loved him.
Memorials may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation (for pancreatic cancer research), 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, to Hospice of Southern Illinois, or in the form of Masses. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL, with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow at Hecker City Cemetery, Hecker, IL.
Lynn we are so sorry to hear Rick has passed.He was a good man.Our prayers are with you and the entire family in this time of great sorrow.
Robert and Wanda Schroeder, Foley, Alabama, 36535
Tammy, you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers. Let the wonderful memories you have of your father help you during this difficult time. Your Dad was a great man to have raised such a terrific daughter.
Laura Saey, Galesburg, IL, 61401
I was very saddened to hear of Rick's death. We grew up together in Ludlow and all of us "Ludlowites" have great childhood memories of happy times together. Rick was a very special person and will be greatly missed.
Veanie Martin, Mahomet, IL, 61853
We want to send our condolences and prayers for the family of Rick Jones. You are in our prayers.
Carol & Gene Langley, Paxton, Illinois , 60957
Dear Tammy and Lisa, I have enjoyed the love and laughter in your family. Your parents love will live in your hearts forever. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Cece Forguson, Mascoutah, IL,
My sympathy and prayers to Joe, Greg and Suzi and all of Rick's family. Rick will always have a special place in my heart.
Maureen Flesner, Thomasboro, IL, 61878
My deepest sympathy to all of the Jones family. We Ludlow kids all have wonderful memories of "the good old days" and the Jones boys were a big part of that. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Kirk Lee, Loda, IL, 60948
Dear Lisa,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Ikjnow how your heart is heavy but you will always have your Dad's love. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lve you, Wanda
Wanda Harris, Fairview hts, IL, 62208
Dear family and friends of my school friend Ricky,
I was saddened to hear of Rick's recent death. I regret that I did not get to meet you as his extended family, wife, children, and grandchildren during his later life or at his funeral service. But it was good to read about some of his life and interests. I have not seen or talked to Rick since 8th grade, I think. But I do recognize Rick from his photo. His warm smile and the gleam in his eyes did not change as he became an older adult. He was a fun-loving and mischievous school boy. He liked to tease us girls. I was one of six students who graduated together from 8th grade at Ludlow Grade School in 1959. Joe and Rick were a third of that same class. Lots of memories. Our small graduating class came to my parents house for a little graduation party the day we graduated. I still have pictures of that festive little gathering so long ago. As a farm girl first in Illinois and now in Pennsylvania, I am interested in knowing that Rick was an avid gardner and tree planter just like my husband Ken. I think Lynn and Rick would have enjoyed a visit to our farm here in Mount Joy, Pa!
May the God of all comfort be very close to your hearts during this time of grieving and loss.
Thinking of you as Rick's beloved family with love and prayers,
Pam Heiser Brubaker, Mount Joy, Pa
Pam Heiser Brubaker, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania - USA, 17552
Thank you to all who have sent warm wishes my way. I certainly need all the prayers i can get for strength. I miss my Rickie more than any words could ever e
Lynn Jones., Red Bud, IL, 62278
Thank you to all who have sent warm wishes my way. I certainly need all the prayers i can get for strength. I miss my Rickie more than any words could ever e
Lynn Jones., Red Bud, IL, 62278