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Frank H. Jones

Frank Hamilton Jones, 83, of Rural Route Stronghurst IL, passed away at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg at 12:02 AM, Friday, May 2, 2008.

He was born on Mar 13, 1925, in Jacksonville IL, the son of Frank and Mary (Winchester) Jones. He was married to Analu Painter on Aug 19, 1950, in Macomb IL. She passed away on Nov 21, 1994. He married Janice Massey on Feb 14, 1998, in Nashua , IA. She survives.

He is also survived by 5 daughters, Jan (Richard Turner) Jones-Turner and June Jones of Vero Beach FL, Joy (Scott) Pollock of Blandinsville, Joanna (Larry) Sholl of Lomax, Julie (Rich) Golinski of Pleasant Hill CA; 5 sons, Jay (Cathy) Jones and Jim (Cind y) Jones of LaHarpe, Joel (Debbie) Jones of Vero Beach FL, Jack (Karen) Jones of Overland Park KS, and Jeff (Shannon) Jones of Stuttgart AR; one stepson, Loren Massey of Washington IL; one stepdaughter, Beth (Mike) Newsome of Urbana; 17 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one sister, Phyllis Beck, and one brother, Bob “Peachy” Jones.

Frank attended elementary schools in Kincaid, South Jacksonville, and Pittsfield . He started high school in Paxton, then graduated from Bushnell in 1942. He attended Western Illinois State Teachers College one quarter before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a member of the 5th Division; he was with that unit on Iwo Jima when the American flag was raised. After serving 3 years with the Marines, Frank returned to Western, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor of science degree in Physical Education. While in college, he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track, lettering in all 4 sports. Sometimes it was necessary that he leave the baseball field to participate in a track event and then return to his position with the baseball team. In 1974, he was part of the first class of coaches/athletes to be inducted into the WIU Athletic Hall of Fame.

In addition to college sports, Frank played baseball during summers throughout his college years and during his three years as social studies teacher/basketball coach at Mt Pulaski. In 1952, he moved to the Painter family farm. During his years of farming, he also officiated basketball and football games. After farming for 10 years, he returned to education at Terre Haute Jr. High as social studies teacher/principal before becoming principal at LaHarpe High School. In order to fulfill his administrative positions, Frank returned to WIU to earn his masters degree in Education Administration and a 6th year degree in Administration. He then served as Superintendent for the Northwestern school district for 13 years, retiring in 1981.

Frank was a member of the American Legion and a 32nd degree Mason in the Masonic Lodge. He was a life-long Cubs and Bears fan, an avid golfer for many years, enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles, and having coffee with family and friends in Macomb, Blandinsville and LaHarpe.
His sense of humor and adventure will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service to celebrate Frank Jones’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday May 6, 2008 at the LaHarpe Christian Church, with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. A light meal will follow in the church fellowship hall where the family will visit with family and friends. Frank will be honored with full military rites at the time of burial in Terre Haute Cemetery; cremation rites have been accorded. Banks and Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe will be in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaHarpe Carnegie Public Library District, LaHarpe IL, the Blandinsville-Hire Library District, Blandinsville IL, or the Terre Haute Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Send a condolence here.

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Obituaries - 2008 Frank H. Jones Frank Hamilton Jones, 83, of Rural Route Stronghurst IL, passed away at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg at 12:02 AM, Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born on Mar 13, 1925, in Jacksonville IL, the son of Frank and Mary (Winchester) Jones. He was married to Analu Painter on Aug 19, 1950, in Macomb IL. She passed away on Nov 21, 1994. He married Janice Massey on Feb 14, 1998, in Nashua , IA. She survives. He is also survived by 5 daughters, Jan (Richard Turner) Jones-Turner and June Jones of Vero Beach FL, Joy (Scott) Pollock of Blandinsville, Joanna (Larry) Sholl of Lomax, Julie (Rich) Golinski of Pleasant Hill CA; 5 sons, Jay (Cathy) Jones and Jim (Cind y) Jones of LaHarpe, Joel (Debbie) Jones of Vero Beach FL, Jack (Karen) Jones of Overland Park KS, and Jeff (Shannon) Jones of Stuttgart AR; one stepson, Loren Massey of Washington IL; one stepdaughter, Beth (Mike) Newsome of Urbana; 17 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one sister, Phyllis Beck, and one brother, Bob “Peachy” Jones. Frank attended elementary schools in Kincaid, South Jacksonville, and Pittsfield . He started high school in Paxton, then graduated from Bushnell in 1942. He attended Western Illinois State Teachers College one quarter before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a member of the 5th Division; he was with that unit on Iwo Jima when the American flag was raised. After serving 3 years with the Marines, Frank returned to Western, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor of science degree in Physical Education. While in college, he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track, lettering in all 4 sports. Sometimes it was necessary that he leave the baseball field to participate in a track event and then return to his position with the baseball team. In 1974, he was part of the first class of coaches/athletes to be inducted into the WIU Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition to college sports, Frank played baseball during summers throughout his college years and during his three years as social studies teacher/basketball coach at Mt Pulaski. In 1952, he moved to the Painter family farm. During his years of farming, he also officiated basketball and football games. After farming for 10 years, he returned to education at Terre Haute Jr. High as social studies teacher/principal before becoming principal at LaHarpe High School. In order to fulfill his administrative positions, Frank returned to WIU to earn his masters degree in Education Administration and a 6th year degree in Administration. He then served as Superintendent for the Northwestern school district for 13 years, retiring in 1981. Frank was a member of the American Legion and a 32nd degree Mason in the Masonic Lodge. He was a life-long Cubs and Bears fan, an avid golfer for many years, enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles, and having coffee with family and friends in Macomb, Blandinsville and LaHarpe. His sense of humor and adventure will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service to celebrate Frank Jones’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday May 6, 2008 at the LaHarpe Christian Church, with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. A light meal will follow in the church fellowship hall where the family will visit with family and friends. Frank will be honored with full military rites at the time of burial in Terre Haute Cemetery; cremation rites have been accorded. Banks and Beals Funeral Home of LaHarpe will be in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaHarpe Carnegie Public Library District, LaHarpe IL, the Blandinsville-Hire Library District, Blandinsville IL, or the Terre Haute Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Send a condolence here.
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