John Eric Jones
November 14, 1946 - August 19, 2018
Obituary
OREGON-John E. “Buck” “Jonsey” Jones, age 71, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. He was born on Nov. 14, 1946, in Madison, the son of Lester and Anna (Schneider) Jones. John married Deborah Anthon on Aug. 5, 1967. He worked for the City of Fitchburg for 42 years in street maintenance, assisting with plowing snow and making sure streets were cleared for the people of Fitchburg at all hours. John enjoyed carpentry, gardening, welding and metal work. He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan, and he always enjoyed a good NASCAR race on TV. John loved his family and cherished his grandkids and great-grandkids. John is survived by his wife, Debbie; sons, Russ (Marsha) Jones and John Jones (Pam Annen); daughter, Nikki (Aron) MacLeod; brother, Francis Jones; grandchildren, John, Russell, Marc, Hunter, Amber and Connor; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Kaci. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Anna; daughter, Julie; brother, David Jones; and sister, Helen Ryan. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
608-835-3515
Events
Visitation
Thu Aug 23, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Thu Aug 23, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Veronica Matt
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Our hearts are broken with your hearts. I truly believe John is in a place where there is no pain, no sadness and no worries. He will be greatly missed by many. Our love and sympathies.
~Timbo, Vea & Hannah
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Kathy Casad
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My deepest sympathy to the family of this hard working guy. We had a great time when I worked at Main Tap always wanting me to start one more add up. Many funny stories make for wonderful memories of Johnny. RIP.
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Fran Dearth
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Debbie and family
Gary and I send our condolences to you for tke loss of a great guy and friend. Although Gary and I have not seen very much of you and John, he will be missed by all who knew him and had him for afrie
Our deepest sympothy to you and your family.
Fran Dearth and Gary Jones
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Lenille Church
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Debbie and family please accept my deepest sympathy. John was a wonderful person. My Dad, Al Benion thought of him as one of his sons.
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Miche Miche
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