Mary Jones
Mary Ann Jones, 99, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin, after a brief illness.
As per Mary Ann’s wishes, she will be cremated, and her ashes will be interred next to her husband Bill at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin.
Mary Ann was born on July 4, 1925, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Harry Foss and Margaret Behan. She grew up in Waukesha and graduated from high school there. A proud veteran of WWII, Mary Ann served in the Marine Corps in Washington D.C., doing payroll for the soldiers until the War ended. On April 10, 1948, she married William O. Jones in Waukesha. The family lived in Waukesha before locating to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the 1950’s. They raised their 7 children there and then when the children were all in school she began working at Sears Department Store in the catalog department. Upon their retirement, they first moved to Florida, but eventually returned to Wisconsin and settled in Rhinelander, where they enjoyed many years of retirement. They shared 64 years together, till Bill’s passing in 2012. Shortly afterward, Mary Ann moved to Friendship where she had her own apartment until poor health led to her moving to Villa Pines Living Center.
Mary Ann was an excellent seamstress and an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. She and Bill became Packers season ticket holders after Bill won the tickets in a raffle and the family still holds the tickets today. Mary Ann often talked of attending the Ice Bowl in 1967.
Mary Ann was also a valued member of the Rhinelander VFW.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Margaret; her husband, Bill; her sons, Bobby, Michael and Tommy; her son-in-law, Todd; her daughter-in-law, Judy; her four brothers: Bob, Dick, Jack and Terry; sisters-in-law, Ginny, Marge, Marian, Pat, and Harriet; mother-in- law, Isabelle; father-in-law, Lloyd; and brother-in-law, Johnny.
She is survived by her daughter, Patty (Greg) Kobs; her sons, Dan Jones and Peter (Leigh) Jones; her daughter, Peggy (Scott) Tomczyk and her daughter-in-law, Mary Jones. Her grandchildren, Isabela (Derek) Fagen, Alex Kobs, Andy Jones, Kristin Jones, Arrin (Adam) Richter, Sarah (Paul) Selin, Jacie Jones, Jenna, Ross (DeLaney) Tomczyk, Ali (Mike) Shaw, Gary Wood, and Lynn Kutz. Her great-grandchildren, Eileen Tomczyk, James Tomczyk, Everly Richter, Eloise Richter, Charlie Richter, Makia Shaw and new baby Shaw, William Selin, Victor Wood, Maggie Wood, and Lee Kutz. Her sisters-in-law, Sue Foss and Barbara Foss and many nieces and nephews.
The family will gather at a later date at Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin, where her ashes will be interred with military honors.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Villa Pines Living Center for the wonderful care that Mary Ann was given. During her last years there she often referred to everyone at Villa Pines as her “family.” Many of the staff called her “Grandma” and they made her 99th birthday on this past July 4th a special time for her.
My sympathy to you, Patty, and to your family. You are all in my prayers. God’s blessings.
Patti & Greg so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts
And my find comfort in God, your family and friends
I’m do sorry Patty and Greg! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Patty & families, So sorry to hear about your Mom. What a blessing to all to have had her in their lives for so long! God blessings & sincere condolences.
Patty and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your all.in my thoughts and prayers
Patty and family, my sincere condolences. I never met a LADY, with a heart that had the capacity for the whole world. When she cared about you, she kept you there forever in her heart. Such love and understanding were never absent in her presence. She truly cared about everyone she met and it followed her for almost a hundred years. Her wings are well deserved! Hugs to you all!
So sorry for your loss Patty & Greg. Keep the good memories close.
Patty & family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty , Sorry to read about our mother, she lived a great long life, God Bless.
Ray and I are sending our prayers and condolences to all Mary’s family and friends.
Mary Ann was loved by all of us at Villa Pines. Whether its the staff or the other residents she was loved by all. She was a special one of a kind person that I’m sure nobody will ever forget her. From bingo to exercises to outside activities she was always a smiling face. Now she can reunite with her special friend Val and all of her family and friends in heaven. God made her a special person and he knew what he was doing. We will all miss her at Villa.
I stayed at villa pines got the pleasure of knowing her she loved her bingo and her Green Bay packers when covid hit our wing we’d sit in our door way and play bingo she was always happy it was an honor knowing her
After I found out she passed, it was already 2 1/2 weeks since I left my job at Villa. I was so shocked and upset. She was such an amazing grandma and she always put a smile on my face. Her hands would hold mine and tell me how I’m doing such a good job. She has a special place in my heart and I’m glad I could be there on her birthday. Condolences to everyone. Much love🤍
My condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to get to meet mary at villa pines. The smile she gave me each day when I saw her always made my day. She is missed by so many.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers 🙏.
So very sorry on your family’s loss. May God family and friends comfort you