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WHITNEY L. JONES

1955 - 2016

WHITNEY L. JONES obituary, 1955-2016, SOUTH ELGIN, IL

BORN

1955

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street

Elgin, Illinois

WHITNEY JONES Obituary

SOUTH ELGIN - Whitney L. Jones, 60, of South Elgin passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. She was born November 10, 1955 in Evanston, IL the daughter of William and Phyllis Bennett Haag. Whitney grew up in the Plato Center area and graduated from Burlington Central High School, Elgin Community College and then Aurora University. Whitney was employed by the State of Illinois Department of Unemployment Security for 35 years, retiring in 2015. She attended Christ Community Church, St. Charles and had a passion for animals and the environment. She loved family vacations and DisneyWorld. She is survived by her husband, Larry D. Jones, her beautiful daughter, Lindsey Jones, her father, William (Jane) Haag of Marengo, brother, Jeff (Laura) Haag of San Tan Valley, AZ, her beloved uncle Jack McCowan of Northbrook, sister-in-law Jo Ann (Herb) Rudiger of Elgin, and several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and her wonderful aunt, Virginia McCowan. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 29, 2016 at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will follow at South Elgin Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Donations can be made to the Elephant Sanctuary, P.O. 393, Hohenwald, TN 38462. www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com or 847-741-8800.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 28, 2016.

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Jim Wallin

February 14, 2018

I worked with Whitney and her mom at the animal shelter back in the 70s. She, like her mom, was a kind, gentle, happy soul who lit up the room with her smile and sense of humor. She sure had a crush on a certain young police officer who would stop in every so often! So sorry to find out she has passed away. One of my favorite memories of those days at the shelter was Whitney in total hysterics when a whole fly paper strip fell and became hopelessly stuck in my hair. A lifetime later it still makes me smile. My deepest sympathies.

Kathi Burhite

August 4, 2016

I had worked with Whitney for 36 years at IDES. She was an excellent employee and great coworker. We have grown together while working and raising a our families. She would light up whenever she would talk about her daughter, Lindsey. I am so sadden that this past year was a rough road for her and the entire family. Whitney was a strong and courageous person, not only through her sickness, but in everything she did. Her journey has ended in this world but she was comforted in knowing she will have peace in heaven. Love you Whitney. You will are missed. Kathi Burhite

Kathryn Gorenz

July 29, 2016

So sorry to read about Whitney, my sympathies to her family and friends, i knew her in high school.

Dan and Anne McVey

July 28, 2016

Dear Larry, Lindsey, and family,

Our sympathy to you all as we continue to pray for you all as you go through the process of grieving for the loss of a beautiful and strong woman.

May God Bless you all.

Dan and Anne McVey

Laurie Turpin-Soderholm

July 28, 2016

Whitney and my sister Carron Turpin were close friends growing up. I remember many happy times when they were together at our house. She was much loved by our entire family. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers are with you now.

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