Joseph K. Jones Obituary (1925 - 2018)

LINCOLN- Joseph K. Jones, 93, of Lincoln passed away peacefully at his home August 11, 2018. Born in Seymour, Illinois on January 18, 1925. Son of Lonie and Doris Jones. Married Elsie Rittenhouse on July 9, 1943. Married 64 years and 10 days. Elsie passed away July 19, 2007. Survivors: Three daughters Janet (David) Bell of Scottdale, AZ, Janice Kubicek Irving, Texas and Marsha (Frank) Comito Brooklyn, NY. Five Grandchildren. Six Great Grand Children and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents 5 brothers and 1 sister. Served on Broadwell School Board, Broadwell Christian Church Board, served as Elder on Jefferson St. Christian Church Board, fifty plus years as Masonic Lodge Member. Farmed 52 years south of Broadwell for the Noel Family of Champaign, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln with Michael Mallick officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 also at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Christian Village (Christian Horizons) Nursing Home Lincoln, Illinois and Jefferson Street Christian Church of Lincoln Illinois. Private burial.