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Phyllis Jones Obituary
Phyllis G. Jones, 90, of Capron, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on June 17, 2019. She was born on April 23, 1929 to Alonzo and Mabel Miller Green in Viola, WI. She married the love of her life, Thomas D. Jones, on November 23,1956 in Madison, WI. Tom and Phyllis were best friends and the most solid of partners, first sharing their lives in southern Wisconsin, then moving to Capron in 1968.
A lover of birds, flowers, and music; her life was marked by education, service, and generosity. Following graduation from Wisconsin State College - LaCrosse in 1951, Phyllis taught high school in southern Wisconsin until she and Tom began their family. She taught English and Speech at North Boone High School in Poplar Grove, IL from 1969 until her retirement in 1992.
Phyllis is loved and will be missed by her children, Sue Jones (Deb Flanders) of Madison, WI; son, Greg Jones (Debbie Mumm) of Davenport, IA; son Jim Jones (Casey Tomala) of Chicago, IL; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Spence Zillmer of Middleton, WI; granddaughters Keelyn Jones (Brad Davies) and Leesha Jones and their mother Barb Watterson, and great-grandchildren, Dominik and Madison.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Jones; and many other Green and Jones family members.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL, 61008. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. KyungHae Anna Shin, pastor of Friendship United Methodist Church in Bolingbrook, officiating.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Comfort Keepers of Rockford and Agrace Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts in Phyllis' name to Northern Public Radio-WNIU, 801 N. First St., DeKalb, IL 60115, or Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. To light a candle or share a condolence please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.
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Barb Sager
June 20, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories from English class, Speech class and the Library at North Boone High School, and as the mother of a classmate. My sincerist sympathy to the entire family.
Robert Waterman
June 19, 2019
Sad to hear of your family's great loss!
She was my English teacher at North Boone.
She was a very sweet little lady.
Heather Gunter
June 19, 2019
It is so sad to lose such a wonderful person in this world. She was a true mentor and friend to me: She made me realize that I had lots of potential in my life. She believed in and was passionate about teaching . She gave back so much and truly inspired me to be a selfless servant in this life!
I completed a Leadership course this year. In my leadership framework she was listed as people of influence over my life! I will miss you! I was going to see you when I was home in two weeks. Never waste time visiting friends or connecting to each other in this life!
LouAnn Ross
June 19, 2019
So sorry to hear the passing of your mom (Aunt Phyllis). What a wonderful women and always will hold a special spot in my heart (right along side your dad)! She was a "special" lady! {{{Hugs}}} to all
June 18, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers are being said for all of you.
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