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Curtis Jones Obituary
1928, in Aberdeen, MS to Robert Lee and Mattie Jones.
Curtis was a veteran of the US Army. He worked 30 years at Turco Products and ended his career as Assistant Plant Manager in Rockdale, IL, three years with Precision Brand Products in Downers Grove as the Plant Manager, and nine years at Walton March in Highland Park as a Traffic Manager. Curtis and his wife, Carolyn, made their home in Joliet, IL from 1951 to 1976. They have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1976.
Curtis met the love of his life in high school and married Carolyn in 1951. They were married for 56 years. He was a beloved husband, loving father, and true and loyal friend to many. He loved nature and the outdoors, hunting, golfing, and loved getting together with his friends. Curtis was an active member of the Wheaton Evangelical Free Church, where he was a member of the Homebuilders Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife, Claudia Carolyn Jones; three children, Michael Curtis (Janey) Jones of Joliet, IL, Tina Carole (Brian) Stout of Colorado Springs, CO and Joseph Edward (Nancy) Jones of DeKalb, IL; eight grandchildren, Ami, Aaron (Lyn), Kevin (Jennifer), Jeannine (Garrett), Megan (Jon), Amy, Eric, and Lesley; one great-granddaughter, Taylor Marie; and sisters, Mary Lee Tierman and Elizabeth Wilkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; and sisters, Mary Jane Murphy and Mabel Franks.
A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Evangelical Free Church, 520 E. Roosevelt Rd. in Wheaton, where a memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be directed to the Benevolent Fund of the Wheaton Evangelical Free Church or the Mayo Clinic Donation Dept., Cancer Research, 200 First St. SW., Rochester, MN 55905-9817.
Information and guest book is available at hultgrenfh.com or call Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton at 630-668-0027
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JUDY AND JERRY ROESEL
May 22, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about our dear and wonderful friend that we have known for about 30 yrs. He was a great person that will be truly missed by all. May God bless him and his wonderful family. . .
lisa g
May 20, 2008
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU REMAIN IN MY PRAYERS. May THE MEMORIES KEEP YOU GOING DURING THE HARD TIMES. Janey and Mike you have tremendous strength and I know you will get thru this. may God bless!
Percy&Michelle Mabry
May 18, 2008
To, Micheal&Janey
Our Deepest Sympathy Prayers are with you and your Family for the loss of your Love One and may your hunting stories and memories bring you comfort in the days ahead, love Michelle
Jeanne Gebka
May 18, 2008
I met Curt 17 years ago at the YMCA where we both went to work out. I thought I was friendly until I met him!!! He knew EVERYBODY at the "Y". Eventually he talked me into going for a cup of coffee with some other members (Paul comes to mind) before I left to go home. That turned into a ritual that continued for years. I was fascinated by his stories about his youth, developed many laugh lines from his endless jokes, and watched him beam with pride as he spoke about his family. He loved to sit in the hall and talk to everyone that passed by. He was always going to lunch with friends or ex-coworkers, or on his way to "the boat" for some poker. He was probably the most well-liked member of the "Y" and he will be truly missed. I have lost a good, good friend whose memory and friendship I will always cherish. Goodbye, Curt.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
May 17, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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