Obituary for Leland David Jones
Winnebago – Leland David Jones, 87, of Winnebago, died Monday, August 6, 2018 at Prairie View Assisted Living Community in Winnebago. Born November 21, 1930 in Manchester, IA, the son of David and Blanche (Traver) Jones. Graduated from Manchester High School and attended Dubuque University where he met Margaret. Lee married Margaret Jean Bridgeland on August 31, 1952 at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in Winnebago. He was a lifelong farmer, pilot and also had several “in town” jobs and retired as a service manager for Mattison Machine Works in Rockford. A member of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church, Seward Historical Society and Winnebago County Farm Bureau.
Lee is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Margaret Jones of Winnebago; daughters, Nancy (Al) Gambrel of St. Charles, IL, Karen (Bruce) Schandelmeier of Winnebago, Kathy (David) VanReenen of Nashville, TN; daughter-in-law, Diana Jones of Winnebago; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Lee is predeceased by his son, Steven Jones.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church, 12473 Montague Rd., Winnebago with Rev. Dr. Anita Stuart-Steva officiating. Interment at Middle Creek Cemetery near Winnebago. Visitation 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for Middle Creek Presbyterian Church and Mercyhealth at Home Hospice. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Lee is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Margaret Jones of Winnebago; daughters, Nancy (Al) Gambrel of St. Charles, IL, Karen (Bruce) Schandelmeier of Winnebago, Kathy (David) VanReenen of Nashville, TN; daughter-in-law, Diana Jones of Winnebago; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Lee is predeceased by his son, Steven Jones.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church, 12473 Montague Rd., Winnebago with Rev. Dr. Anita Stuart-Steva officiating. Interment at Middle Creek Cemetery near Winnebago. Visitation 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for Middle Creek Presbyterian Church and Mercyhealth at Home Hospice. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
10
Aug
4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Genandt Funeral Home
602 N. Elida St.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Funeral Service
Saturday
11
Aug
11:00 AM
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
12473 Montague Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Cemetery Details
Location
Middle Creek Cemetery
12473 Montague Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Memorial Contribution
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church near Winnebago
Mercyhealth Hospice in Rockford
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