Mark Jones' Obituary
Mark Jones, age 70, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 6:35 p.m. at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Mark was born on March 27, 1952 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Hershel Irvin "Pete" and Clara Marie (Huffstutler) Jones. On December 21, 1970, he married Gloria Jean Kuhnert in Pinckneyville, IL and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2019. He was a member of Paradise Baptist Church, DuQuoin, IL and had worked as a custodian at DuQuoin Community Unit School District #300. Mark loved fishing, hunting, Cardinal and Yankee baseball, most of all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his two daughters, Ann Jones-Clapp of DuQuoin, IL and Danice Jones-Utley of DuQuoin, IL; three grandchildren, Trevor, Noah and Khloe Clapp; and a sister-in-law, Brenda Jones of DuQuoin, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a brother, John Jones; and a sister, Shirley Ruff.
A memorial service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Collin Hirsch officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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