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Benjamin Jones Obituary

BENJAMIN J. JONES, 87, of Berne, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at Swiss Village. He was a retired farmer and member of First Mennonite Church. Surviving are his son, Terry Jones of Decatur; daughters, Rochelle (Floyd) McBride of Decatur, Kim (Larry) Owen of Alexandria, Ind., and Noreen (Michael) Knudson of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, in 2006. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at First Mennonite Church, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne. Burial in M.R.E. Cemetery. Memorials to First Mennonite Church Missions or Gideons International.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 15, 2007.

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Jack and Dawn Crandal

August 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janet (Ludy) Fleming

August 15, 2007

So sorry to read of your loss.

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