Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Dorothy E. Jones


Oct. 16, 1936 - Oct. 30, 2008

 


South Bend Tribune 11/2/2008
MISHAWAKA - Dorothy E. Jones, 72, died at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, at her home after an illness. Dorothy was born October 16, 1936 on the family farm in Waltz, Michigan to the late Elwin and Lorretto (Hughes) Green. Also preceding her in death were three sisters and three brothers. On August 4, 1957 in Grosse Ile, MI Dorothy married James P. Jones. James died in August, 1984. Surviving her are one daughter, Kathleen Jones of Mishawaka; three sons; Michael (Mary) Jones of Mishawaka, David Jones of Granger and Robert Jones of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven sisters; Gladys Bordt, Marian Krause, Cecil (Harold) Harris, Frances (Melvin) Reeck, Laura (Elbert) Davis, Helen Koszykowski and Mildred (Gordon) Miles all of Michigan; and a brother, Raymond Green also of Michigan. Dorothy lived in Sarasota, Florida for 25 years. Prior to living in Florida, Dorothy lived in South Bend. While in Florida, she was the manager of the Senior Friendship Center in Sarasota, retiring in 2003. In her capacity as manager, she was instrumental in organizing many trips, cruises and parties for the Friendship Center. She also enjoyed tap dancing and writing poetry. Dorothy was also a graduate of Indiana University at South Bend.

 

The family will receive friends on Monday, November 3 from 2 to 5 at the Hahn Funeral Home 505 W. 8th St. Mishawaka. The funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Zerkel of East United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Dorothy may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care 111 Sunnybrook Ct. South Bend, IN 46617.